Broadband in NN29 7EX

Irchester is home to NN29 7EX. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

64.3% of premises at NN29 7EX can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 64.3% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 64.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 64% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN29 7EX. 9.1% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 90.9% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN29 7EX mean in practice? Upload speeds average 76.68 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.

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

Ookla Speedtest users at NN29 7EX see average downloads of 442.12 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 76.68 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 9 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN29 7EX 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.27 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN29 7EX is £287,500. That is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

27 crimes were reported near NN29 7EX in the most recent month. The level is moderate. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include criminal damage arson and drugs. 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 0.83 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 7EX 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 7EX has a population of approximately 1658. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 54.5 miles from NN29 7EX. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 55 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 56.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN29 7EX 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN29 7EX 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN29 7EX: remote working 50/100, family 80/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN29 7EX 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 7EX is below the area average of 97%.

How does NN29 7EX compare to its neighbours? NN29 7EY (0.13 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7ET (0.21 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7ES (0.21 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7ER (0.29 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN29 7EX 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN29 7EX, a few things are worth highlighting. 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.

NN29 7EX in Irchester: 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.