Broadband in NN9 5RU

This is the area guide for NN9 5RU, located in Irthlingborough (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 85.7% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 86% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN9 5RU tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 14.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 85.7% 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.

Translating the numbers at NN9 5RU into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 53.64 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 sits at 18 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN9 5RU yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN9 5RU average 230.12 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 53.64 Mbps. Latency sits at 18 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 13 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN9 5RU, 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 4.81 km away.

Property at NN9 5RU averages £195,000, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN9 5RU totalled 45 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 5RU is Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.1 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 5RU 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 5RU has a population of approximately 1699. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 56.6 miles from NN9 5RU. 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 58.5 miles.

Properties around NN9 5RU 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN9 5RU 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 5RU: remote working 70/100, family 70/100, value 85/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

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

How does NN9 5RU compare to its neighbours? NN9 5RT (0.04 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5SA (0.05 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5RX (0.05 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5RS (0.06 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 93.8% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN9 5RU, 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 5RU, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN9 5RU 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 5RU. 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.