Broadband in NN5 6EG

Thinking about Duston? This guide breaks down the key data for NN5 6EG, from broadband speeds to schools, crime figures, and house prices. No guesswork, just the numbers.

Broadband here is strong. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area. That puts Duston ahead of many parts of the country.

Availability is one thing — real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 411 Mbps and upload of 254 Mbps, with 10ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 32 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN5 6EG meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 100% of premises can access 300 Mbps or faster — well ahead of much of the country. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 100% of premises.

House prices in Duston sit at an average of £200,000, calculated from 2 Land Registry transactions. That's well below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Duston recorded 202 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. That's on the higher side. Violent Crime was the most common category with 74 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (44). These numbers reflect a single month and can fluctuate, so consider the broader trend.

There are 5 schools in the surrounding area. The nearest is Hopping Hill Primary School (Community school), 0.15 miles away. Duston Eldean Primary School is also nearby at 0.45 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN5 6EG as Very Low for flood risk. That's reassuring for anyone considering the area. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

The local area has a population of 1,679 with a median age of 32. It's a densely populated urban area (5701 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 5 out of 10, making it around average on the deprivation scale. Health outcomes in this area lag behind the national picture.

Getting around from NN5 6EG isn't a problem. The nearest train station is Northampton, 1.7 miles away. Long Buckby (6.8 mi) and Wellingborough (11.8 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 7.99 miles away.

Council tax in West Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, with 5 practices in the wider area. Availability for new patients may be limited, so it is worth checking directly.

Mobile coverage is excellent, with 4G outdoor coverage at 100% and 5G reaching 98.5%.

That's the data picture for NN5 6EG. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.