NN3 postcode
Broadband in NN3 9PH
Billing, West Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 16 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN3 9PH
Billing covers the NN3 9PH postcode in West Northamptonshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.
Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Billing beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Billing ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.
Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN3 9PH: 417 Mbps. Upload: 221 Mbps. Latency: 7ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 18 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at NN3 9PH meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.
One cell tower within 1km. Five within 2km. Reasonable tower density for the area. Nearest mast: 0.72km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.
Homes here average £363,500. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 25% higher than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. A 10% deposit would be around £36,350. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.
Crime figures for this area: 171 in one month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (70). Second: anti social behaviour (24). Third: shoplifting (21). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.
Five schools near NN3 9PH. Nearest: Standens Barn Primary School. Distance: 0.3 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Northampton Academy (0.58 mi). Also: Billing Brook Special School (0.79 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.
Local population: 1,575. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 3454 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 5 out of 10. That's mid-range. Crime deprivation ranks poorly.
Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 55.4 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (56.2 mi). And London Paddington (57.7 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 3.66 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: EV Solutions.
Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: MAYFIELD SURGERY. Distance: 0.7 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.
4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.
Remote working score: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.
A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.
Billing has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.
Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN3 9PH before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.
That covers the key data for NN3 9PH. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at NN3 9PH
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN3 9PH
Based on 18 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
417
Mbps
Upload
221
Mbps
Latency
7
ms
Tests
18
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN3 9PH
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN3 9PH
Within 1 km
1
towers
Within 2 km
5
towers
Nearest Tower
0.7
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
NN3 9PHRemote Worker
85Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
55Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
60Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£363,500
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £350,000 | GELDOCK ROAD | |
| £377,000 | GELDOCK ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 171
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standens Barn Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Northampton Academy | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Billing Brook Special School | Academy special converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.8 mi |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus | Other independent school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
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Check Deals →Flood risk
Zone 1
🟢
Very low flood risk
This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.
Flood Zone
Zone 1
Risk Level
Very Low
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Ealing Broadway
55.4 mi
by road
Finsbury Park
56.2 mi
by road
London Paddington
57.7 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
MAYFIELD SURGERY
new patients
DR ABBAS
new patients
BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
RILLWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Solutions
3.7 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
5.1 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
5.1 mi
away
BP Pulse
5.3 mi
away
Orla-alma
6.5 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027138
Overall IMD Decile
5 / 10
Average
Ranked
14,080
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 016B (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 6 | 18,876 | Average |
| Employment | 6 | 16,926 | Average |
| Education | 5 | 19 | Average |
| Health | 4 | N/A | Below average |
| Crime | 2 | N/A | Most deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 024B
Population
1,575
Census 2021
Density
3454
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Billing
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027138
Frequently asked questions about NN3 9PH
What are the broadband speeds available at NN3 9PH?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN3 9PH. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near NN3 9PH?
Average property price near NN3 9PH: £363,500. Based on 2 Land Registry sales.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN3 9PH?
NN3 9PH has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
What schools are nearby in the NN3 9PH area?
The nearest school to NN3 9PH is Standens Barn Primary School (Academy converter), 0.3 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN3 9PH compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 171 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN3 9PH for remote working?
NN3 9PH scores 85/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at NN3 9PH?
4G outdoor coverage at NN3 9PH is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN3 9PH?
EPC data is not yet available for NN3 9PH. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN3 9PH?
The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN3 9PH?
The nearest GP surgery to NN3 9PH is MAYFIELD SURGERY, 0.7 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN3 9PH?
The nearest train station to NN3 9PH is Ealing Broadway, 55.4 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (56.2 mi) and London Paddington (57.7 mi).
Is NN3 9PH a suitable area for families?
NN3 9PH scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at NN3 9PH?
Air quality at NN3 9PH is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.6 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN3 9PH?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN3 9PH is 3.66 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN3 9PH?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN3 9PH. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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