Broadband in NN5 6QE

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

Internet access at NN5 6QE is well above average. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

What do people actually experience? Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 283 Mbps and upload of 85 Mbps, with 13ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 70 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN5 6QE 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.

Property prices near NN5 6QE average £260,000, based on 2 recorded transactions. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Duston recorded 138 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 57 incidents, followed by shoplifting (30). Keep in mind that crime statistics vary month to month, so one snapshot doesn't tell the whole story.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Duston Eldean Primary School (Community school), 0.15 miles away. The Duston School is also nearby at 0.35 miles.

Very Low flood risk here, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. 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 1,389 with a median age of 32. It's a densely populated urban area (5351 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 9 out of 10, making it one of the least deprived areas in England.

Getting around from NN5 6QE is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.2 miles away. Long Buckby (6.3 mi) and Wellingborough (12.2 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 8.07 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, 0.8 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 6QE. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.