Broadband in NN9 5FE

Looking at NN9 5FE in Irthlingborough? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

100% of premises at NN9 5FE can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 23.5% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 23.5% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 24% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN9 5FE. 76.5% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 23.5% 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. 23.5% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at NN9 5FE mean in practice? Upload speeds average 52.71 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency sits at 15 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 NN9 5FE 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 5FE see average downloads of 303.27 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 52.71 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 58 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN9 5FE 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 4.6 km away.

Property at NN9 5FE averages £74,250, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN9 5FE totalled 42 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.

The nearest school to NN9 5FE is Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.11 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 5FE 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 5FE has a population of approximately 2098. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 56.8 miles from NN9 5FE. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57.5 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 58.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN9 5FE 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 5FE 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 5FE: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN9 5FE 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 5FE is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 5FE compare to its neighbours? NN9 5TR (0.04 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 91.7% gigabit. NN9 5TT (0.04 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5TS (0.06 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5LA (0.07 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 54.5% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN9 5FE, 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 NN9 5FE? Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Before making a decision about NN9 5FE, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

NN9 5FE in Irthlingborough: 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.