Broadband in NN9 5QF

NN9 5QF 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 coverage here stands at 91.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Most properties here can get a decent connection. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN9 5QF. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 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 5QF mean in practice? Upload speeds average 63.25 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 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 5QF 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 5QF see average downloads of 356.05 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 63.25 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 59 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN9 5QF, 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 5.57 km away.

The average property price at NN9 5QF is £3,925,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN9 5QF 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.

The nearest school to NN9 5QF is Irthlingborough Junior School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.63 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 5QF is rated Medium (Zone 3a). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. 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 5QF 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 56.5 miles from NN9 5QF. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 58.4 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN9 5QF 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN9 5QF 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 5QF: remote working 35/100, family 65/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

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

How does NN9 5QF compare to its neighbours? NN9 5FQ (0.21 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN9 5QE (0.26 miles, Irthlingborough) has 94.1% superfast coverage and 76.5% gigabit. NN9 5GX (0.26 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5GU (0.27 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN9 5QF, 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 5QF? Connectivity at NN9 5QF 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 5QF. 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.