Broadband in NN2 7AS

NN2 7AS 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 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area, making it a solid choice for digital households.

Beyond the headline figures, here's what residents actually get. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 56 Mbps and upload of 28 Mbps, with 17ms latency.

Every premises at NN2 7AS 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 7AS and 12 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.2 km away, which should provide strong signal.

House prices in Kingsthorpe sit at an average of £253,600, calculated from 5 Land Registry transactions. That's below 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). Keep in mind that crime statistics vary month to month, so one snapshot doesn't tell the whole story.

There are 5 schools in the surrounding area. The nearest is Purple Oaks Academy (Free schools special), 0.19 miles away. Green Oaks Primary Academy is also nearby at 0.24 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 7AS 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 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.

Getting around from NN2 7AS is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.3 miles away. Long Buckby (8.5 mi) and Wellingborough (9.3 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.12 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%.

Your next step? If Kingsthorpe is on your shortlist, it's worth visiting in person and checking specific street-level details. The data gives you the framework, but nothing beats walking the neighbourhood.