Broadband in NN1 5PA

This is the area guide for NN1 5PA, located in Far Cotton and Delapre (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN1 5PA stands at 33.3%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 33% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN1 5PA mean in practice? Upload speeds average 189.53 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency sits at 16 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 5PA see average downloads of 261.78 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 189.53 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 60 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 1.09 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN1 5PA averages £200,868, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

516 crimes were reported near NN1 5PA in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN1 5PA is WiEducate LTD. It is a Special post 16 institution school, 0.3 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 5PA is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN1 5PA has a population of approximately 2725. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN1 5PA is Ealing Broadway, 55.3 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.6 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 57.8 miles.

Properties around NN1 5PA most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN1 5PA reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN1 5PA: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN1 5PA is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Far Cotton and Delapre, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN1 postcode area contains 720 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN1 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN1 5PA is below the area average of 98%.

How does NN1 5PA compare to its neighbours? NN1 5PH (0.14 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 0.3% superfast coverage and 0.3% gigabit. NN1 5NG (0.18 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 8RR (0.21 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 5NJ (0.21 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN1 5PA, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Looking at the overall picture for NN1 5PA, a few things are worth highlighting. West Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Far Cotton and Delapre has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN1 5PA. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

NN1 5PA in Far Cotton and Delapre: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.