Broadband in NN9 5HL

This is the area guide for NN9 5HL, located in Finedon (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

50% of premises at NN9 5HL can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Superfast. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN9 5HL gives a better picture of what to expect. 50% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 50% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN9 5HL mean in practice? Upload speeds average 39.36 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 13 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN9 5HL yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN9 5HL average 183.64 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 39.36 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 45 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN9 5HL, 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 4.14 km away.

House prices near NN9 5HL sit at £860,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 19 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include violent crime and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN9 5HL is Finedon Mulso Church of England Junior School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.45 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 5HL 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 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN9 5HL has a population of approximately 1557. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 58.4 miles from NN9 5HL. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 59 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 60.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN9 5HL is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at NN9 5HL reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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 NN9 5HL: remote working 50/100, family 80/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN9 5HL falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Finedon, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN9 postcode area contains 665 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN9 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN9 5HL is below the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 5HL compare to its neighbours? NN9 5DZ (0.15 miles, Finedon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5DL (0.15 miles, Finedon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5ED (0.17 miles, Finedon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5DN (0.17 miles, Finedon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN9 5HL, 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 NN9 5HL, a few things are worth highlighting. North 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. Finedon 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.

Before making a decision about NN9 5HL, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for NN9 5HL. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Finedon hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.