Broadband in NN2 7BA

NN2 7BA 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 7BA 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, 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 219 Mbps and upload of 128 Mbps, with 10ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 28 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 7BA 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 7BA and 11 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.14 km away, which should provide strong signal.

The average house price around NN2 7BA comes in at £200,135 from 11 sales on record. That's well below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Kingsthorpe recorded 196 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 83 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (36). These numbers reflect a single month and can fluctuate, so consider the broader trend.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN2 7BA. The nearest is Purple Oaks Academy (Free schools special), 0.18 miles away. Green Oaks Primary Academy is also nearby at 0.26 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 7BA 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 7BA is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.3 miles away. Long Buckby (8.4 mi) and Wellingborough (9.4 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.19 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, 0.5 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%.

That's the data picture for NN2 7BA. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.