Broadband in NN2 7RP

NN2 7RP 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.

What do people actually experience? Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 353 Mbps and upload of 149 Mbps, with 12ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 36 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 7RP 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 4 cell towers within 1km of NN2 7RP and 11 within 2km. The nearest mast is 0.59 km away.

The average house price around NN2 7RP comes in at £184,425 from 10 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.

There are 5 schools in the surrounding area. The nearest is Green Oaks Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.08 miles away. Purple Oaks Academy is also nearby at 0.1 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 7RP 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 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 convenient. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2 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., 0.5 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%.

If you're serious about Kingsthorpe, use the data above as your starting point. Check broadband availability with providers directly, visit schools, and walk the area at different times of day.