Broadband in NN2 8GS

NN2 8GS 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.

Beyond the headline figures, here's what residents actually get. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 407 Mbps and upload of 138 Mbps, with 8ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 45 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8GS 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 8GS and 9 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.39 km away, which should provide strong signal.

House prices in Kingsthorpe sit at an average of £696,587, calculated from 23 Land Registry transactions. That's well above the UK national average of around £290,000.

Crime figures show 159 reported incidents in this area over the last recorded month. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 68 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (23). 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 Buckton Fields Primary School (Free schools), 0.16 miles away. Whitehills Primary School is also nearby at 0.33 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 8GS as Very Low for flood risk. 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 1,476 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (4254 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 9 out of 10, making it one of the least deprived areas in England.

Getting around from NN2 8GS is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.8 miles away. Long Buckby (7.8 mi) and Wellingborough (9.8 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.76 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, 0.4 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%.

Overall, NN2 8GS has its strengths and trade-offs like any area. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.