Broadband in NN2 7AQ

NN2 7AQ sits in Kingsthorpe, part of West Northamptonshire. If you're considering this area, it helps to look beyond the estate agent listings. Here's what the data actually says.

Internet access at NN2 7AQ is well above average. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area. That puts Kingsthorpe ahead of many parts of the country.

Beyond the headline figures, here's what residents actually get. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 338 Mbps and upload of 135 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 70 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 7AQ meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 100% of premises can access 300 Mbps or faster — well ahead of much of the country. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 100% of premises.

For mobile signal, the infrastructure is dense. There are 5 cell towers within 1km of NN2 7AQ and 11 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.29 km away, which should provide strong signal.

The average house price around NN2 7AQ comes in at £373,750 from 2 sales on record. That's well above the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Kingsthorpe recorded 184 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 81 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (30). These numbers reflect a single month and can fluctuate, so consider the broader trend.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN2 7AQ. The nearest is Sunnyside Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.18 miles away. Kingsthorpe College is also nearby at 0.26 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 7AQ as Very Low for flood risk. That's reassuring for anyone considering the area. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.6 µg/m³. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 1,574 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (4840 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 5 out of 10, making it around average on the deprivation scale. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas.

Getting around from NN2 7AQ is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.5 miles away. Long Buckby (8.5 mi) and Wellingborough (9.2 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.1 miles away.

Council tax in West Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is THE PINES SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, with 5 practices in the wider area. Availability for new patients may be limited, so it is worth checking directly.

Mobile coverage is excellent, with 4G outdoor coverage at 100% and 5G reaching 98.5%.

If you're serious about Kingsthorpe, use the data above as your starting point. Check broadband availability with providers directly, visit schools, and walk the area at different times of day.