Broadband in NN2 7TR

NN2 7TR 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 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

Availability is one thing — real-world speeds are another. 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 7TR 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 7TR and 11 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.09 km away, which should provide strong signal.

The average house price around NN2 7TR comes in at £238,750 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). 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 Purple Oaks Academy (Free schools special), 0.21 miles away. Green Oaks Primary Academy is also nearby at 0.3 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 7TR 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. Well within WHO guidelines.

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 reasonable. 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 6.18 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 7TR. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.