Broadband in NN2 8JN

NN2 8JN 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 88%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 88% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

Property prices near NN2 8JN average £204,998, based on 2 recorded transactions. That's well below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Kingsthorpe recorded 250 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. That's on the higher side. Violent Crime was the most common category with 81 incidents, followed by shoplifting (67). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Families will find 10 schools within reach of NN2 8JN. The nearest is Purple Oaks Academy (Free schools special), 0.44 miles away. Whitehills Primary School is also nearby at 0.44 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 8JN 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. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 2,078 with a median age of 32. It's a densely populated urban area (5067 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 3 out of 10, making it more deprived than the national average. Education deprivation is a notable concern here. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas. Health outcomes in this area lag behind the national picture.

Getting around from NN2 8JN is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.3 miles away. Long Buckby (8.1 mi) and Wellingborough (9.7 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.55 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%.

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.