Broadband in NN2 7AR

NN2 7AR 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.

Broadband here is strong. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 98%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 98% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

What do people actually experience? Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 178 Mbps and upload of 33 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 61 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 7AR meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 97.6% 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.

Mobile connectivity infrastructure is strong in this area. There are 5 cell towers within 1km of NN2 7AR and 9 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.19 km away, which should provide strong signal.

The average house price around NN2 7AR comes in at £280,950 from 13 sales on record. That's close to the UK national average of around £290,000.

Crime figures show 196 reported incidents in this area over the last recorded month. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 83 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (36). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is All Saints CofE VA Primary School (Voluntary aided school), 0.08 miles away. University of Northampton is also nearby at 0.18 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 7AR 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. Well within WHO guidelines.

The local area has a population of 2,552 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (3066 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 6 out of 10, making it less deprived than average.

Transport connections are reasonable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.7 miles away. Long Buckby (8.7 mi) and Wellingborough (9 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 5.86 miles away.

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

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is NEWMEDICA NORTHAMPTON, 0.4 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%.

Overall, NN2 7AR has its strengths and trade-offs like any area. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.