Broadband in NN13 5LY

This is the area guide for NN13 5LY, located in Croughton (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

100% of premises at NN13 5LY can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN13 5LY tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN13 5LY mean in practice? Upload speeds average 88.27 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN13 5LY yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN13 5LY see average downloads of 46.7 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 88.27 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN13 5LY fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 9.52 km away.

The average property price at NN13 5LY is £450,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN13 5LY totalled 1 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was other crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School is the closest school at 0.41 miles. It is a Voluntary controlled school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN13 5LY is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN13 5LY has a population of approximately 2431. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN13 5LY is Ealing Broadway, 50.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Richmond is the next closest at 53.1 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 54.7 miles.

Properties around NN13 5LY most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN13 5LY is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for NN13 5LY: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN13 5LY is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Croughton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN13 postcode area contains 545 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN13 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN13 5LY is above the area average of 92%.

How does NN13 5LY compare to its neighbours? NN13 5LZ (0.06 miles, Croughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN13 5LX (0.1 miles, Croughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN13 5NA (0.11 miles, Croughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN13 5RD (0.17 miles, Croughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN13 5LY, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Looking at the overall picture for NN13 5LY, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN13 5LY is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. West Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Croughton has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Before making a decision about NN13 5LY, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

NN13 5LY in Croughton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.