Broadband in NN16 0AP

NN16 0AP sits in Kettering Town, 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN16 0AP stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 12.1% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 12.1% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 12% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN16 0AP gives a better picture of what to expect. 93.5% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 6.5% 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN16 0AP maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 65.37 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 is 14 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN16 0AP. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN16 0AP see average downloads of 169.67 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 65.37 Mbps. Latency sits at 14 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 30 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN16 0AP, 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.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN16 0AP. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 0.84 km away. Operators present include Unknown, Cellnex.

374 crimes were reported near NN16 0AP in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN16 0AP is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.27 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN16 0AP 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 NN16 0AP has a population of approximately 1116. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 63.1 miles from NN16 0AP. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 63.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 65 miles.

Properties around NN16 0AP 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 NN16 0AP 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 NN16 0AP: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN16 0AP falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Kettering Town, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN16 postcode area contains 763 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN16 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN16 0AP is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN16 0AP compare to its neighbours? NN16 0AU (0.03 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 0AW (0.05 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 1.4% gigabit. NN15 7JU (0.06 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 94.4% gigabit. NN16 0AR (0.06 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 13.8% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN16 0AP 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 NN16 0AP, here is what stands out. 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 NN16 0AP, 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.

That is the full data picture for NN16 0AP in Kettering Town. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.