Broadband in NN9 5QQ

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

0% of premises at NN9 5QQ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN9 5QQ into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 28.98 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 is 12 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Real-world download speeds at NN9 5QQ average 63.53 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 28.98 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 4.92 km away.

58 crimes were reported near NN9 5QQ in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include violent crime and vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN9 5QQ is Henry Chichele Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.53 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 5QQ 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 5QQ has a population of approximately 2565. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 56.1 miles from NN9 5QQ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 56.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 58 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN9 5QQ 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 5QQ 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 5QQ: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN9 5QQ falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Higham Ferrers, 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%.

How does NN9 5QQ compare to its neighbours? NN10 8LN (0.17 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN10 8LR (0.19 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN10 8NN (0.19 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN10 8NP (0.21 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Not every property at NN9 5QQ 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN9 5QQ? Broadband is the main concern at NN9 5QQ. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. 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. Higham Ferrers 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 NN9 5QQ. 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.

NN9 5QQ in Higham Ferrers: 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.