Broadband in NN14 3ET

NN14 3ET is in Brigstock, North Northamptonshire. This guide pulls together data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and more. Every figure is specific to this postcode or its local area. We cover broadband, real-world speeds, house prices, and crime. Plus schools, flood risk, air quality, transport, and GP access. Use it to compare against other postcodes you're considering.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Brigstock beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN14 3ET: 92 Mbps. Upload: 13 Mbps. Latency: 252ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Higher latency. Video calls may feel laggy. Data from 33 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN14 3ET meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

One cell tower within 1km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.68km. 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 £311,250. That's above the UK average of £290,000. About 7% 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 £31,125. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

5 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (2). Second: burglary (1). Third: public order (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN14 3ET. Nearest: Brigstock Latham's Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.16 miles. Type: Voluntary controlled school. Second nearest: Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School (2.07 mi). Also: Weldon Village Academy (2.31 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: High. Zone: Zone 3b. Higher flood risk area. Check the Environment Agency flood map in detail. This will affect insurance costs. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 2,029. Median age: 42. Rural area. 37 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Corby. Distance: 3.8 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Kettering (6.7 mi). And Wellingborough (11 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.86 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Shell Recharge 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: PRIORS HALL PHARMACY. Distance: 3.6 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Not the closest. Factor in travel time. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. 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: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 85/100. Ticks the boxes for families. 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+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Brigstock is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN14 3ET at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

NN14 3ET has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.