Broadband in NN9 5EF

Irthlingborough is home to NN9 5EF. 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN9 5EF stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN9 5EF gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN9 5EF mean in practice? Upload speeds average 53.6 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 is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN9 5EF yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN9 5EF see average downloads of 298.91 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 53.6 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 42 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN9 5EF, 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.

The nearest tower is 4.76 km away.

The average property price at NN9 5EF is £435,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN9 5EF totalled 45 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Huxlow Academy is the closest school at 0.12 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 NN9 5EF 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 NN9 5EF has a population of approximately 1750. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 57 miles from NN9 5EF. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57.8 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 58.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN9 5EF 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 NN9 5EF 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 NN9 5EF: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN9 5EF falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Irthlingborough, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN9 postcode area contains 665 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN9 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN9 5EF is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 5EF compare to its neighbours? NN9 5EG (0.01 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5GD (0.05 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5EP (0.06 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5TY (0.07 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 98.8% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN9 5EF, 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 NN9 5EF, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN9 5EF 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. Irthlingborough 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 NN9 5EF. 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.

This covers the key data for NN9 5EF. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Irthlingborough hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.