Broadband in NN2 8HB

NN2 8HB 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.

Internet access at NN2 8HB is well above average. 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.

What do people actually experience? Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 216 Mbps and upload of 125 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 60 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8HB 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.

Mobile connectivity infrastructure is strong in this area. There are 0 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8HB and 9 within 2km. The nearest mast is 1.06 km away, which may affect indoor signal quality.

House prices in Kingsthorpe sit at an average of £266,500, calculated from 9 Land Registry transactions. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Kingsthorpe recorded 191 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 73 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (42). Keep in mind that crime statistics vary month to month, so one snapshot doesn't tell the whole story.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN2 8HB. The nearest is Kingsthorpe Village Primary School (Community school), 0.19 miles away. The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is also nearby at 0.43 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 8HB 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. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 1,397 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (4542 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 8 out of 10, making it one of the least deprived areas in England.

Transport connections are convenient. The nearest train station is Northampton, 1.8 miles away. Long Buckby (8 mi) and Wellingborough (10 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, 0.6 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 8HB. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.