Broadband in NN14 2RA

NN14 2RA 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.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Desborough beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 96%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 96% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN14 2RA: 404 Mbps. Upload: 59 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. 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 2RA meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Property prices in Desborough average £161,600. That's well below the UK average of £290,000. About 44% lower than the national figure. Based on 10 Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Below £250k. Stamp duty savings for first-time buyers. A 10% deposit would be around £16,160.

Crime figures for this area: 55 in one 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. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN14 2RA. Nearest: Havelock Infant School. Distance: 0.2 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Havelock Junior School (0.24 mi). Also: Loatlands Primary School (0.35 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: 1,138. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 4679 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 4 out of 10. That's mid-range. Health outcomes trail the national average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Market Harborough. Distance: 4.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Kettering (5.1 mi). And Corby (6.4 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.75 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: 1.3 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: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. 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 has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN14 2RA on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

NN14 2RA has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.