Broadband in NN14 2SR

This is the area guide for NN14 2SR, located in Desborough (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN14 2SR stands at 21.4%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 21% Superfast. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN14 2SR tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN14 2SR into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 100.88 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 13 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN14 2SR 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 2SR see average downloads of 257.94 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 100.88 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 11 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN14 2SR 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 7.76 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 0.76 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 2SR 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 2SR has a population of approximately 2087. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 68.4 miles from NN14 2SR. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 68.4 miles. London Euston offers another option at 70.1 miles.

Properties around NN14 2SR 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 2SR 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN14 2SR: remote working 20/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN14 2SR 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 2SR is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 2SR compare to its neighbours? NN14 2WD (0.08 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2FY (0.19 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2WB (0.21 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2BD (0.24 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN14 2SR, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN14 2SR, 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.

Data is a starting point for Desborough. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN14 2SR. 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.