Broadband in NN9 5FA

NN9 5FA sits in Irthlingborough, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN9 5FA 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.

Translating the numbers at NN9 5FA into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 89.45 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN9 5FA see average downloads of 360.74 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 89.45 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 51 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 4.57 km away.

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

Huxlow Academy is the closest school at 0.35 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 5FA 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 5FA has a population of approximately 1944. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN9 5FA is Finsbury Park, 57.3 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 58 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 59.2 miles.

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

The local authority for NN9 5FA is North Northamptonshire. 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 5FA is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 5FA compare to its neighbours? NN9 5YE (0.09 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5GR (0.2 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5GS (0.21 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5GP (0.23 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN9 5FA, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN9 5FA, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN9 5FA 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.

Data is a starting point for Irthlingborough. 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 NN9 5FA. 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.