Broadband in NN29 7EZ

Irchester is home to NN29 7EZ. 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.

0% of premises at NN29 7EZ 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.

The speed distribution at NN29 7EZ tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 33.3% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 66.7% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 33% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

What do the broadband speeds at NN29 7EZ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 94.11 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 21 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN29 7EZ 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 7EZ average 53.72 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 94.11 Mbps. Latency sits at 21 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN29 7EZ 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.

The nearest tower is 2.46 km away.

The average property price at NN29 7EZ is £290,000. That is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN29 7EZ totalled 27 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. 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.

The nearest school to NN29 7EZ is Irchester Community Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.66 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN29 7EZ 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 7EZ has a population of approximately 1658. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN29 7EZ is Finsbury Park, 55.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 55.5 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 56.9 miles.

Properties around NN29 7EZ 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 7EZ 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 7EZ: remote working 35/100, family 80/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN29 7EZ 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%.

How does NN29 7EZ compare to its neighbours? NN29 7AG (0.38 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7AY (0.49 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7AL (0.49 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7AJ (0.53 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN29 7EZ, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 NN29 7EZ? Broadband is the main concern at NN29 7EZ. 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. 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN29 7EZ. 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.

NN29 7EZ 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.