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Broadband in NN9 5FF

Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed80% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

80% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)80%
80%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit80%
80%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN9 5FF

30–300 Mbps (20%)
300+ Mbps (80%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN9 5FF

Based on 6 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

304

Mbps

Upload

44

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

6

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN9 5FF

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN9 5FF

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

House prices

Average price

£92,800

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£75,000ADDINGTON ROAD
£93,000ADDINGTON ROAD
£110,000ADDINGTON ROAD
£110,000ADDINGTON ROAD
£76,000ADDINGTON ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 45

anti social behaviour27%12
violent crime24%11
other theft9%4
public order9%4
vehicle crime9%4
drugs7%3
possession of weapons7%3
burglary4%2
other crime2%1
criminal damage arson2%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Irthlingborough Junior SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Huxlow AcademyAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Stanwick Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Henry Chichele Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 027A

Population

1,944

Census 2021

Density

336

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027038

Overall IMD Decile

3 / 10

Below average

Ranked

8,612

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on East Northamptonshire 006A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income38,132Below average
Employment39,480Below average
Education153Most deprived
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Believ

Type 22 points

1.8 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 22 points

1.8 mi

away

🔋

Raunds Town Council

Type 22 points

2.6 mi

away

🔋

Gabe-tess

Type 22 pointsPod Point

2.8 mi

away

🔋

Toby-paul

Type 22 pointsPod Point

2.9 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN9 5GA·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE

NN9 6UA·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY

NN10 8ED·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

SUMMERLEE MEDICAL CENTRE

NN9 5LJ·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

MARSHALLS ROAD SURGERY

NN9 6ET·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN9 5FF

Irthlingborough is home to NN9 5FF. 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 coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 80% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 80% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 80% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN9 5FF tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 20% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 80% 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN9 5FF maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 44.1 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 NN9 5FF. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN9 5FF see average downloads of 303.7 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 44.1 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 6 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN9 5FF 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 6.29 km away.

The average property price at NN9 5FF is £92,800. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

45 crimes were reported near NN9 5FF in the most recent month. The level is moderate. 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.

The nearest school to NN9 5FF is Irthlingborough Junior School. It is a Academy converter school, 1.08 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 5FF 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 5FF has a population of approximately 1944. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 57.3 miles from NN9 5FF. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 58.2 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 59.2 miles.

Properties around NN9 5FF 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN9 5FF reaches 100%. 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 5FF: remote working 70/100, family 70/100, value 85/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

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

How does NN9 5FF compare to its neighbours? NN9 5UT (0.03 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5XA (0.07 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 97.9% gigabit. NN9 5XJ (0.07 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5XH (0.08 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN9 5FF 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.

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

Before making a decision about NN9 5FF, 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 5FF 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN9 5FF

What are the broadband speeds available at NN9 5FF?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN9 5FF. Maximum download speeds reach 80% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 80%.

What is the average house price near NN9 5FF?

The average property price at NN9 5FF is £92,800, based on 5 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN9 5FF?

NN9 5FF has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN9 5FF area?

The nearest school is Irthlingborough Junior School (Academy converter), 1.08 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN9 5FF compare to other areas?

45 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is NN9 5FF for remote working?

NN9 5FF scores 70/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at NN9 5FF?

4G outdoor coverage at NN9 5FF is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN9 5FF?

EPC data for NN9 5FF is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN9 5FF?

The most common council tax band near NN9 5FF is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN9 5FF?

GP surgery data for NN9 5FF is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN9 5FF?

The nearest train station to NN9 5FF is Finsbury Park, 57.3 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN9 5FF a suitable area for families?

NN9 5FF scores 70/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.

What is the air quality like at NN9 5FF?

Air quality at NN9 5FF is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN9 5FF?

EV charging data for NN9 5FF is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN9 5FF?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 80% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN9 5FF

Remote Worker

70

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

70

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

85

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Irthlingborough

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027038

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