Broadband in NN13 5LP

Croughton covers the NN13 5LP 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.

Broadband at NN13 5LP is mixed. Superfast reaches 92% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 92%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 92% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN13 5LP: 47 Mbps. Upload: 88 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. Below the UK average of 70 Mbps. One or two devices at a time. Not ideal for families. HD streaming works. 4K will struggle. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups.

Every premises at NN13 5LP 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.

Homes here average £481,667. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 66% higher than the national figure. Based on three Land Registry transactions. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby.

Crime figures for this area: 1 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: other crime (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN13 5LP. Nearest: Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School. Distance: 0.33 miles. Type: Voluntary controlled school. Second nearest: Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School (1.8 mi). Also: Fritwell Church of England Primary School (2.55 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: 2,431. Median age: 42. Rural area. 76 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 51.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Richmond (53.6 mi). And London Paddington (55.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.45 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

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: SPRINGFIELD SURGERY. Distance: 3.9 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: 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: 79/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 90/100. 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.

Croughton 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.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN13 5LP on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

Those are the facts for NN13 5LP. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.