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Broadband in NN5 6HT

Duston, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 16 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 16 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN5 6HT

Considering Duston? NN5 6HT sits in the West Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Broadband at NN5 6HT is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Duston beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Duston ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN5 6HT: 300 Mbps. Upload: 241 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 94 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN5 6HT 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.

Average property price near NN5 6HT: £298,000. That's close to the UK average of £290,000. Based on three Land Registry transactions. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. A 10% deposit would be around £29,800. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Police.uk data: 213 incidents last month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (75). Second: anti social behaviour (36). Third: shoplifting (35). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN5 6HT. Nearest: St Luke's Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.36 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Millway Primary School (0.4 mi). Also: The Duston School (0.51 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: 2,474. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 3850 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Northampton. Distance: 1.7 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Long Buckby (7 mi). And Wellingborough (12.1 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 7.47 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

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: ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE. Distance: 0.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. 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: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. 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.

Duston 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.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN5 6HT at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

Those are the facts for NN5 6HT. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN5 6HT

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN5 6HT

Based on 94 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

300

Mbps

Upload

241

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

94

results

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

Digital Divide at NN5 6HT

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near NN5 6HT

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN5 6HT

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

55

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

70

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

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House prices

Average price

£298,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£325,000ASHTREE WAY
£272,000ASHTREE WAY
£297,000ASHTREE WAY

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 213

violent crime35%75
anti social behaviour17%36
shoplifting16%35
burglary8%17
criminal damage arson6%12
vehicle crime4%9
public order4%8
robbery3%7
other crime2%5
other theft2%5
drugs2%4

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Millway Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
The Duston SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Quinton House SchoolOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Hopping Hill Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.6 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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Northampton

1.7 mi

by road

🚂

Long Buckby

7.0 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

12.1 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

NN5 6FR·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

NN2 6LS·1.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

PRIMARY CARE EXTENDED ACCESS

NN2 6LS·1.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR

NN2 6AL·2.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE

NN1 3DS·2.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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)8.3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

7.5 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

7.7 mi

away

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

8.7 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

8.9 mi

away

Osprey

CCS

9.2 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027217

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

24,556

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 019D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,571Above average
Employment825,170Above average
Education710Above average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime5N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 028D

Population

2,474

Census 2021

Density

3850

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)

Area info

Parish

Duston

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027217

Frequently asked questions about NN5 6HT

What are the broadband speeds available at NN5 6HT?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN5 6HT. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN5 6HT?

Average property price near NN5 6HT: £298,000. Based on 3 Land Registry sales.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN5 6HT?

NN5 6HT has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN5 6HT area?

The nearest school to NN5 6HT is St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 0.36 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN5 6HT compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 213 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN5 6HT for remote working?

NN5 6HT scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN5 6HT?

4G outdoor coverage at NN5 6HT is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN5 6HT?

EPC data is not yet available for NN5 6HT. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN5 6HT?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN5 6HT?

The nearest GP surgery to NN5 6HT is ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN5 6HT?

The nearest train station to NN5 6HT is Northampton, 1.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Long Buckby (7 mi) and Wellingborough (12.1 mi).

Is NN5 6HT a suitable area for families?

NN5 6HT scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN5 6HT?

Air quality at NN5 6HT is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN5 6HT?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN5 6HT is 7.47 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN5 6HT?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN5 6HT. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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