Broadband in NN5 6UL

Thinking about Duston? This guide breaks down the key data for NN5 6UL, 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 87%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 87% 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 458 Mbps and upload of 238 Mbps, with 10ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 90 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN5 6UL meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 87.2% 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 £343,000, calculated from 6 Land Registry transactions. That's well above the UK national average of around £290,000.

The latest Police.uk data shows 245 crimes in the LSOA covering NN5 6UL. That's on the higher side. Violent Crime was the most common category with 74 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (53). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

There are 5 schools in the surrounding area. The nearest is Hopping Hill Primary School (Community school), 0.19 miles away. Chiltern Primary School is also nearby at 0.4 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. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 2,058 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (3789 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 8 out of 10, making it one of the least deprived areas in England.

Getting around from NN5 6UL isn't a problem. The nearest train station is Northampton, 1.5 miles away. Long Buckby (7 mi) and Wellingborough (11.8 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 7.84 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, 0.1 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%.

Your next step? If Duston is on your shortlist, it's worth visiting in person and checking specific street-level details. The data gives you the framework, but nothing beats walking the neighbourhood.