Broadband in NN2 7RA

NN2 7RA 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. That puts Kingsthorpe ahead of many parts of the country.

What do people actually experience? Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 433 Mbps and upload of 318 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 56 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 7RA 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 is 1 cell tower within 1km of NN2 7RA and 11 within 2km. The nearest mast is 0.75 km away.

Property prices near NN2 7RA average £189,955, based on 11 recorded transactions. That's well below the UK national average of around £290,000.

Crime figures show 337 reported incidents in this area over the last recorded month. That's on the higher side. Violent Crime was the most common category with 105 incidents, followed by shoplifting (72). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN2 7RA. The nearest is Green Oaks Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.14 miles away. Purple Oaks Academy is also nearby at 0.21 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 7RA is rated Very Low (Zone 1). 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 1,837 with a median age of 32. It's a densely populated urban area (10038 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 2 out of 10, making it more deprived than the national average. Education deprivation is a notable concern here. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas. Health outcomes in this area lag behind the national picture.

Transport connections are convenient. The nearest train station is Northampton, 1.9 miles away. Long Buckby (8.5 mi) and Wellingborough (9.5 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.2 miles away.

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

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is KINGSTHORPE MEDICAL CTR., 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%.

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.