NN9 postcode
Broadband in NN9 5PS
Irthlingborough, North Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN9 5PS
Considering Irthlingborough? NN9 5PS sits in the North Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.
Strong broadband in this part of Irthlingborough. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Irthlingborough beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Irthlingborough ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.
Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN9 5PS: 230 Mbps. Upload: 54 Mbps. Latency: 18ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 13 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at NN9 5PS meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.
Limited house price data for NN9 5PS. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
Crime figures for this area: 45 in one month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (17). Second: anti social behaviour (11). Third: criminal damage arson (5). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.
Five schools near NN9 5PS. Nearest: Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School. Distance: 0.21 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Irthlingborough Junior School (0.26 mi). Also: Huxlow Academy (0.49 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.
Local population: 1,699. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 2255 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 2 out of 10. That's more deprived than average. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Crime deprivation ranks poorly.
Nearest train station: Wellingborough. Distance: 2.9 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Kettering (7 mi). And Corby (11.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.21 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Believ.
Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 0.1 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.
4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.
Remote working score: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 70/100. Ticks the boxes for families. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.
A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.
Irthlingborough has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.
Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN9 5PS before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.
NN9 5PS has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | TBC |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | TBC |
Speed Distribution at NN9 5PS
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN9 5PS
Based on 13 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
230
Mbps
Upload
54
Mbps
Latency
18
ms
Tests
13
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN9 5PS
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
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Cell Tower Coverage near NN9 5PS
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Area suitability scores
NN9 5PSRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
70Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 45
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Irthlingborough Junior School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Huxlow Academy | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Henry Chichele Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.0 mi |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
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Check Deals →Flood risk
Zone 1
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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
Council tax bands
Band distribution for North Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Wellingborough
2.9 mi
by road
Kettering
7.0 mi
by road
Corby
11.9 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY
new patients
SUMMERLEE MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
SPINNEYFIELDS SPECIALIST CARE CENTRE
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Believ
1.2 mi
away
Believ
1.2 mi
away
Gabe-tess
1.5 mi
away
Toby-paul
1.6 mi
away
Bing-Yoko
1.6 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027041
Overall IMD Decile
2 / 10
Most deprived
Ranked
6,559
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on East Northamptonshire 006D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 2 | 5,198 | Most deprived |
| Employment | 2 | 5,917 | Most deprived |
| Education | 1 | 50 | Most deprived |
| Health | 4 | N/A | Below average |
| Crime | 2 | N/A | Most deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 027D
Population
1,699
Census 2021
Density
2255
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Irthlingborough
District
North Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027041
Frequently asked questions about NN9 5PS
What are the broadband speeds available at NN9 5PS?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN9 5PS. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near NN9 5PS?
No recent house price data for NN9 5PS. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN9 5PS?
NN9 5PS has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
What schools are nearby in the NN9 5PS area?
The nearest school to NN9 5PS is Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School (Academy converter), 0.21 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN9 5PS compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 45 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN9 5PS for remote working?
NN9 5PS scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at NN9 5PS?
4G outdoor coverage at NN9 5PS is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 96.2%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN9 5PS?
EPC data is not yet available for NN9 5PS. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN9 5PS?
The most common council tax band in North Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN9 5PS?
The nearest GP surgery to NN9 5PS is SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN9 5PS?
The nearest train station to NN9 5PS is Wellingborough, 2.9 miles away. Other nearby stations include Kettering (7 mi) and Corby (11.9 mi).
Is NN9 5PS a suitable area for families?
NN9 5PS scores 70/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at NN9 5PS?
Air quality at NN9 5PS is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN9 5PS?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN9 5PS is 1.21 miles away (Believ, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN9 5PS?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN9 5PS. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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