Broadband in NN2 8AY

NN2 8AY 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. That puts Kingsthorpe ahead of many parts of the country.

What do people actually experience? Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 330 Mbps and upload of 169 Mbps, with 9ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 101 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8AY 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 7 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8AY and 9 within 2km. The nearest mast is 0.55 km away.

The average house price around NN2 8AY comes in at £257,167 from 6 sales on record. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

The latest Police.uk data shows 179 crimes in the LSOA covering NN2 8AY. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 74 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (34). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN2 8AY. The nearest is Whitehills Primary School (Community school), 0.28 miles away. Whitehills Nursery School is also nearby at 0.31 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 8AY 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 1,641 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (4828 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 7 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 (7.8 mi) and Wellingborough (9.9 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.78 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, 0.2 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.