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Broadband in NN14 2GR

Desborough, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 7 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 7 March 2026

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical 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
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN14 2GR

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN14 2GR

Based on 68 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

271

Mbps

Upload

70

Mbps

Latency

15

ms

Tests

68

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN14 2GR

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN14 2GR

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 43

violent crime49%21
anti social behaviour21%9
criminal damage arson9%4
other crime5%2
other theft5%2
shoplifting5%2
vehicle crime5%2
drugs2%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Loatlands Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Havelock Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Havelock Junior SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Rothwell Junior SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Rothwell Victoria Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi

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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

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 013B

Population

1,638

Census 2021

Density

738

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027095

Overall IMD Decile

6 / 10

Average

Ranked

19,127

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Kettering 002C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income616,466Average
Employment617,286Average
Education425Below average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

5.3 mi

away

Believ

CCS2 points

5.4 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

5.4 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

5.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

5.5 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

NN14 6JQ·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOODLAND HOSPITAL - OUTPATIENTS

NN16 8XF·3.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

MARKET HARBOROUGH MED.CTR

LE16 9BX·4.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

MHBP CLINIC

LE16 9BX·4.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

GLENDON WOOD HOSPITAL

NN14 1QF·4.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN14 2GR

Looking at NN14 2GR in Desborough? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. 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 NN14 2GR 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 NN14 2GR mean in practice? Upload speeds average 70.33 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 sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN14 2GR. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN14 2GR average 271.1 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 70.33 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 68 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN14 2GR 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 7.67 km away.

In the latest month of data, 43 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Loatlands Primary School is the closest school at 0.32 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 2GR 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 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN14 2GR has a population of approximately 1638. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN14 2GR is Ealing Broadway, 68 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 68.1 miles. London Euston offers another option at 69.8 miles.

Properties around NN14 2GR most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN14 2GR is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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 NN14 2GR: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN14 2GR is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Desborough, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN14 postcode area contains 1190 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN14 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN14 2GR is above the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 2GR compare to its neighbours? NN14 2LD (0.02 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2LE (0.04 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2LG (0.07 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2LL (0.08 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN14 2GR, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN14 2GR? Connectivity at NN14 2GR is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. North 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. Desborough 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 NN14 2GR, 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.

NN14 2GR in Desborough: 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN14 2GR

What are the broadband speeds available at NN14 2GR?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN14 2GR. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN14 2GR?

No recent house price data is available for NN14 2GR.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN14 2GR?

NN14 2GR has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN14 2GR area?

The nearest school is Loatlands Primary School (Academy converter), 0.32 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN14 2GR compare to other areas?

43 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is NN14 2GR for remote working?

NN14 2GR scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN14 2GR?

4G outdoor coverage at NN14 2GR is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN14 2GR?

EPC data for NN14 2GR is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN14 2GR?

The most common council tax band near NN14 2GR is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN14 2GR?

GP surgery data for NN14 2GR is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN14 2GR?

The nearest train station to NN14 2GR is Ealing Broadway, 68 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN14 2GR a suitable area for families?

NN14 2GR scores 70/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.

What is the air quality like at NN14 2GR?

Air quality at NN14 2GR is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN14 2GR?

EV charging data for NN14 2GR is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN14 2GR?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN14 2GR

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

70

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Desborough

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027095

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