Broadband in NN5 6XE

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

Connectivity in Duston is excellent. 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.

Beyond the headline figures, here's what residents actually get. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 297 Mbps and upload of 142 Mbps, with 13ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 53 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN5 6XE 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 £267,500, calculated from 2 Land Registry transactions. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

Crime figures show 190 reported incidents in this area over the last recorded month. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 69 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (37). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is The Duston School (Academy converter), 0.06 miles away. Duston Eldean Primary School is also nearby at 0.41 miles.

Flood risk at NN5 6XE is rated Very Low (Zone 1). 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 1,500 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (2873 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. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas.

Getting around from NN5 6XE is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.1 miles away. Long Buckby (6.5 mi) and Wellingborough (12.3 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 7.79 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, 0.6 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%.

If you're serious about Duston, use the data above as your starting point. Check broadband availability with providers directly, visit schools, and walk the area at different times of day.