Broadband in NN4 8HJ

This is the area guide for NN4 8HJ, 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 coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 66.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 66.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 67% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN4 8HJ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 155.32 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 is 12 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN4 8HJ see average downloads of 275.5 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 155.32 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 43 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN4 8HJ. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.74 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

446 crimes were reported near NN4 8HJ 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.

Hospital and Outreach Education is the closest school at 0.05 miles. It is a Academy alternative provision converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN4 8HJ is rated Low (Zone 2). Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums. 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 NN4 8HJ has a population of approximately 1587. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.4 miles from NN4 8HJ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.9 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.1 miles.

Properties around NN4 8HJ 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 NN4 8HJ 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.

Suitability scores for NN4 8HJ: remote working 70/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN4 8HJ falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Far Cotton and Delapre, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN4 postcode area contains 922 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN4 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN4 8HJ is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN4 8HJ compare to its neighbours? NN4 8ES (0.07 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 8HQ (0.08 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 94.7% superfast coverage and 84.2% gigabit. NN4 8EU (0.09 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 8EY (0.09 miles, Far Cotton and Delapre) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN4 8HJ, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN4 8HJ? Connectivity at NN4 8HJ is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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 NN4 8HJ. 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.

NN4 8HJ 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.