Broadband in NN2 8HR

NN2 8HR 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 8HR 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.

Availability is one thing — real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 300 Mbps and upload of 70 Mbps, with 9ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 26 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8HR 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 3 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8HR and 8 within 2km. The nearest mast is 0.83 km away.

The average house price around NN2 8HR comes in at £209,400 from 10 sales on record. That's well below the UK national average of around £290,000.

The latest Police.uk data shows 191 crimes in the LSOA covering NN2 8HR. 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.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Kingsthorpe Village Primary School (Community school), 0.28 miles away. The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is also nearby at 0.64 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 8HR 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, 1.9 miles away. Long Buckby (7.8 mi) and Wellingborough (10.2 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.99 miles away.

Council tax in West Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is TURN FURLONG GP SERVICE, 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%.

Your next step? If Kingsthorpe is on your shortlist, it's worth visiting in person and checking specific street-level details. The data gives you the framework, but nothing beats walking the neighbourhood.