Broadband in NN14 2LN

NN14 2LN sits in Desborough, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 93.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Most properties here can get a decent connection. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 6.7% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 6.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 7% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN14 2LN tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN14 2LN mean in practice? Upload speeds average 50.68 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 16 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN14 2LN yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN14 2LN see average downloads of 264.86 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 50.68 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 27 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN14 2LN, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 7.99 km away.

In the latest month of data, 52 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average 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 0.5 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 2LN 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 2LN has a population of approximately 2087. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 68.1 miles from NN14 2LN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 68.2 miles. London Euston offers another option at 69.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 2LN is 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN14 2LN reaches 100%. 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 2LN: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN14 2LN 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 2LN is close to the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 2LN compare to its neighbours? NN14 2UT (0.14 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2UX (0.14 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2UW (0.15 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2XE (0.16 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN14 2LN gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 NN14 2LN, a few things are worth highlighting. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 2LN, 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.

This covers the key data for NN14 2LN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Desborough hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.