Broadband in NN14 3AA

NN14 3AA is in Grafton Underwood, North Northamptonshire. This guide pulls together data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and more. Every figure is specific to this postcode or its local area. We cover broadband, real-world speeds, house prices, and crime. Plus schools, flood risk, air quality, transport, and GP access. Use it to compare against other postcodes you're considering.

Broadband at NN14 3AA is mixed. Superfast reaches 91% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 91%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 91% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN14 3AA: 448 Mbps. Upload: 338 Mbps. Latency: 7ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.

Every premises at NN14 3AA meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Homes here average £388,457. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 34% higher than the national figure. Based on 23 Land Registry transactions. Plenty of sales data. The average is reliable. A 10% deposit would be around £38,846. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

168 crimes recorded in the latest month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (71). Second: anti social behaviour (37). Third: other theft (19). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN14 3AA. Nearest: Cranford CofE Primary School. Distance: 2.09 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Geddington Church of England Primary School (2.31 mi). Also: Hayfield Cross CofE School (2.52 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,698. Median age: 42. Rural area. 34 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Kettering. Distance: 3.9 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Corby (5.6 mi). And Wellingborough (7.7 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.87 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Tesla, Inc..

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: LINDEN MEDICAL GROUP. Distance: 3.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Not the closest. Factor in travel time. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Grafton Underwood is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Before committing to NN14 3AA, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

That's the full picture for NN14 3AA based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.