Broadband in NN9 5AL

NN9 5AL sits in Hardwick, part of North 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.

100% of premises at NN9 5AL can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 60% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 60% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 60% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN9 5AL tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 41.7% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 58.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at NN9 5AL into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 20.63 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 8 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN9 5AL. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN9 5AL see average downloads of 96.46 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 20.63 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 3 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN9 5AL fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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 4.85 km away.

House prices near NN9 5AL sit at £763,250 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN9 5AL totalled 7 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was burglary. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN9 5AL is Olympic Primary. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 1.74 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 5AL 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 5AL has a population of approximately 2429. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN9 5AL is Ealing Broadway, 58.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.8 miles. London Euston offers another option at 60.6 miles.

Properties around NN9 5AL most commonly fall into council tax 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 5AL 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.

Suitability scores for NN9 5AL: remote working 70/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN9 5AL is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Hardwick, 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 5AL is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 5AL compare to its neighbours? NN9 5GL (0.05 miles, Hardwick) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5AW (0.44 miles, Hardwick) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 6BS (0.7 miles, Wellingborough) has 50% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit. NN8 6XY (0.86 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5AL has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at NN9 5AL gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 NN9 5AL, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN9 5AL is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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. Hardwick 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 5AL, 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.

NN9 5AL in Hardwick: 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.