Broadband in NN2 7RE

NN2 7RE 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.

Connectivity in Kingsthorpe is excellent. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 97% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 97%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 97% 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 199 Mbps and upload of 120 Mbps, with 12ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 14 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 7RE meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 98.6% of premises can access 300 Mbps or faster — well ahead of much of the country. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 98.6% of premises.

For mobile signal, the infrastructure is dense. There is 1 cell tower within 1km of NN2 7RE and 8 within 2km. The nearest mast is 0.74 km away.

Property prices near NN2 7RE average £160,333, based on 3 recorded transactions. That's well below the UK national average of around £290,000.

Crime figures show 333 reported incidents in this area over the last recorded month. That's on the higher side. Violent Crime was the most common category with 106 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (69). Keep in mind that crime statistics vary month to month, so one snapshot doesn't tell the whole story.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Green Oaks Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.13 miles away. Purple Oaks Academy is also nearby at 0.25 miles.

Very Low flood risk here, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. 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 1,899 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (2924 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 1 out of 10, making it in the most deprived bracket nationally. 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, 2 miles away. Long Buckby (8.7 mi) and Wellingborough (9.3 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.04 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., 0.5 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%.

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