Broadband in NN2 8HS

NN2 8HS 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, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

What do people actually experience? Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 346 Mbps and upload of 186 Mbps, with 15ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 28 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8HS 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 3 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8HS and 8 within 2km. The nearest mast is 0.75 km away.

House prices in Kingsthorpe sit at an average of £224,249, calculated from 4 Land Registry transactions. 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 8HS. 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). 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 Kingsthorpe Village Primary School (Community school), 0.34 miles away. Whitehills Primary School is also nearby at 0.66 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 8HS 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 1,397 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.

Getting around from NN2 8HS isn't a problem. The nearest train station is Northampton, 1.9 miles away. Long Buckby (7.7 mi) and Wellingborough (10.3 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 7.04 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.