Broadband in NN4 9BS

This is the area guide for NN4 9BS, located in Hunsbury Meadows (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

45.5% of premises at NN4 9BS can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 45.5% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 45.5% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 46% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN4 9BS mean in practice? Upload speeds average 236.85 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 10 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 9BS see average downloads of 284.17 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 236.85 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 7 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN4 9BS. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.69 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN4 9BS totalled 51 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Pineham Barns Primary School is the closest school at 0.52 miles. It is a Free schools school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN4 9BS 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 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN4 9BS has a population of approximately 2143. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.4 miles from NN4 9BS. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57.2 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.2 miles.

Properties around NN4 9BS 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN4 9BS is available across 100% of the area. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN4 9BS: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN4 9BS falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Hunsbury Meadows, 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 9BS is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN4 9BS compare to its neighbours? NN4 9BD (0.16 miles, Hunsbury Meadows) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 9BF (0.16 miles, Hunsbury Meadows) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 9DW (0.2 miles, Hunsbury Meadows) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 9DU (0.2 miles, Hunsbury Meadows) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN4 9BS, 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 9BS? 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. Hunsbury Meadows 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 NN4 9BS, 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 NN4 9BS. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Hunsbury Meadows hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.