Broadband in NN29 7EP

This is the area guide for NN29 7EP, 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 7EP stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 85.7% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 86% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN29 7EP. 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN29 7EP maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 16.38 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 11 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN29 7EP yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN29 7EP average 56.04 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 16.38 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 32 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN29 7EP, 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 1.36 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

In the latest month of data, 24 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. 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.

Irchester Community Primary School is the closest school at 0.49 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN29 7EP 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 7EP 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 54.4 miles from NN29 7EP. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 54.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 56.2 miles.

Properties around NN29 7EP 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN29 7EP is available across 100% of the area. 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 7EP: remote working 70/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN29 7EP is North Northamptonshire. 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 7EP is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN29 7EP compare to its neighbours? NN29 7ET (0.15 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7EW (0.22 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7AT (0.23 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7FD (0.25 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN29 7EP 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 NN29 7EP, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN29 7EP 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.

Data is a starting point for Irchester. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN29 7EP. 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.