NN14 postcode

Broadband in NN14 2NP

Desborough, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 1 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

88% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 1 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)94%
94%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)94%
94%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)88%
88%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit88%
88%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN14 2NP

10–30 Mbps (7%)
30–300 Mbps (7%)
300+ Mbps (86%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN14 2NP

Based on 110 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

345

Mbps

Upload

60

Mbps

Latency

16

ms

Tests

110

results

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

Digital Divide at NN14 2NP

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)7%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage93%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN14 2NP

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

House prices

Average price

£850,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£850,000LOWER STREET

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 52

violent crime54%28
anti social behaviour21%11
criminal damage arson8%4
other crime4%2
other theft4%2
shoplifting4%2
vehicle crime4%2
drugs2%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Havelock Junior SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Havelock Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Loatlands Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Rothwell Junior SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Rothwell Victoria Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.4 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 013C

Population

1,293

Census 2021

Density

3404

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

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: E01027107

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

23,587

of 32,844 areas

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

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income720,915Above average
Employment824,467Above average
Education421Below average
Health7N/AAbove average
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

4.6 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

4.8 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

4.8 mi

away

Believ

CCS2 points

4.8 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

4.9 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·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOODLAND HOSPITAL - OUTPATIENTS

NN16 8XF·2.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

GLENDON WOOD HOSPITAL

NN14 1QF·3.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

KETTERING AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE

NN16 8UZ·4.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ESKDAILL MEDICAL

NN16 8DN·4.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN14 2NP

Desborough is home to NN14 2NP. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN14 2NP stands at 93.8%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 87.5% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 88% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN14 2NP gives a better picture of what to expect. 7.1% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 7.1% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 85.7% 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 2NP mean in practice? Upload speeds average 60.27 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency sits at 16 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN14 2NP 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 2NP see average downloads of 345.33 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 60.27 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 110 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN14 2NP, 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 92.9% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 6.62 km away.

Property at NN14 2NP averages £850,000, which 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 NN14 2NP totalled 52 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. 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.

The nearest school to NN14 2NP is Havelock Junior School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.25 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 2NP 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 2NP has a population of approximately 1293. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN14 2NP is Ealing Broadway, 67.4 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 67.5 miles. London Euston offers another option at 69.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 2NP 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN14 2NP 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 2NP: remote working 65/100, family 70/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

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

How does NN14 2NP compare to its neighbours? NN14 2NA (0.05 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 90% gigabit. NN14 2QP (0.06 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2XQ (0.07 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 95% gigabit. NN14 2NF (0.07 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 84.2% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN14 2NP, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN14 2NP, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN14 2NP 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN14 2NP. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

NN14 2NP 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 2NP

What are the broadband speeds available at NN14 2NP?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93.8% of premises at NN14 2NP. Maximum download speeds reach 88% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 87.5%.

What is the average house price near NN14 2NP?

The average property price at NN14 2NP is £850,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

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

NN14 2NP 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 2NP area?

The nearest school is Havelock Junior School (Academy converter), 0.25 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

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

52 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is NN14 2NP for remote working?

NN14 2NP scores 65/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at NN14 2NP?

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

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

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

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

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

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN14 2NP?

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

What transport links are available near NN14 2NP?

The nearest train station to NN14 2NP is Ealing Broadway, 67.4 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN14 2NP a suitable area for families?

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

What is the air quality like at NN14 2NP?

Air quality at NN14 2NP 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 2NP?

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

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN14 2NP?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN14 2NP

Remote Worker

65

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

35

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Desborough

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027107

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