Broadband in NN29 7ED

This is the area guide for NN29 7ED, located in Irchester (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN29 7ED stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN29 7ED. 100% 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 NN29 7ED into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 60.98 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 sits at 16 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN29 7ED. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN29 7ED see average downloads of 340.18 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 60.98 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 49 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN29 7ED, 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.56 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN29 7ED is £220,600. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN29 7ED totalled 24 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include drugs and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN29 7ED is Irchester Community Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.27 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN29 7ED 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 NN29 7ED has a population of approximately 1787. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 54.3 miles from NN29 7ED. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 54.7 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 56.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN29 7ED 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 NN29 7ED 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 NN29 7ED: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN29 7ED falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Irchester, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN29 postcode area contains 276 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN29 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN29 7ED is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN29 7ED compare to its neighbours? NN29 7EB (0.04 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7EA (0.05 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7EE (0.06 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7AU (0.07 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN29 7ED, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN29 7ED, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN29 7ED 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. Irchester 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 NN29 7ED, 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 NN29 7ED. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Irchester hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.