Broadband in NN14 2JH

NN14 2JH is in Desborough, 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.

Strong broadband in this part of Desborough. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Desborough beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 52%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 52% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN14 2JH: 355 Mbps. Upload: 82 Mbps. Latency: 12ms. 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. Data from 54 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN14 2JH meets the broadband USO. 51.7% have access to 300 Mbps+. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Homes here average £272,649. That's below the UK average of £290,000. About 6% lower than the national figure. Based on five Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £27,265. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Police.uk data: 55 incidents last month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (29). Second: anti social behaviour (12). Third: criminal damage arson (4). 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 2JH. Nearest: Havelock Infant School. Distance: 0.39 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Loatlands Primary School (0.4 mi). Also: Havelock Junior School (0.44 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: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,637. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 1434 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Market Harborough. Distance: 4.3 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Kettering (5.3 mi). And Corby (6.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.94 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Motor Fuel Group.

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: ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 1.6 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: 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: 70/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 70/100. 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+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Desborough sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

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.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN14 2JH 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.

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