Broadband in NN16 9HU

This is the area guide for NN16 9HU, located in Kettering Town (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

100% of premises at NN16 9HU can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 85% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 85% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 85% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN16 9HU tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN16 9HU mean in practice? Upload speeds average 106.22 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 6 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN16 9HU yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN16 9HU see average downloads of 149.2 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 106.22 Mbps. Latency sits at 6 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 3 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN16 9HU, 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 9HU. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.42 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN16 9HU is £420,000. 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 NN16 9HU totalled 194 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 0.27 miles. It is a Academy sponsor led school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN16 9HU 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 9HU has a population of approximately 2210. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN16 9HU is Finsbury Park, 64 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 64.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 65.8 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN16 9HU 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN16 9HU 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 9HU: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN16 9HU is North Northamptonshire. 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 9HU is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN16 9HU compare to its neighbours? NN16 9HT (0.03 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 9JL (0.04 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 9HS (0.06 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 9HR (0.08 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN16 9HU, 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 NN16 9HU, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN16 9HU 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. Kettering Town 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 NN16 9HU, 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.

NN16 9HU in Kettering Town: 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.