Broadband in NN1 5PH

NN1 5PH sits in Far Cotton and Delapre, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN1 5PH stands at 0.3%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 0.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 0.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 0% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN1 5PH tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN1 5PH mean in practice? Upload speeds average 40.89 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 24 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN1 5PH. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 5PH see average downloads of 205.84 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 40.89 Mbps. Latency sits at 24 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 35 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN1 5PH, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 5PH. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.87 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN1 5PH totalled 516 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. 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.

WiEducate LTD is the closest school at 0.3 miles. It is a Special post 16 institution school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 5PH 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 5PH has a population of approximately 2725. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.3 miles from NN1 5PH. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 57.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN1 5PH is 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 5PH 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 5PH: remote working 20/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN1 5PH 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 5PH is below the area average of 98%.

How does NN1 5PH compare to its neighbours? NN4 8GS (0.09 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 8GT (0.1 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 8GL (0.11 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 1HF (0.11 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN1 5PH, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Pulling the data together for NN1 5PH, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Data is a starting point for Far Cotton and Delapre. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN1 5PH. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Far Cotton and Delapre hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.