Broadband in NN2 8LP

NN2 8LP 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 coverage at NN2 8LP is mixed. Superfast reaches 64% of premises, with ultrafast at 0%. Some properties may find speeds more limited than others. Maximum speeds reach 64% Superfast.

Availability is one thing — real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 229 Mbps and upload of 136 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That's well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. This is based on 47 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8LP meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 100% of premises.

Mobile connectivity infrastructure is strong in this area. There are 8 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8LP and 9 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.3 km away, which should provide strong signal.

House price data for NN2 8LP is limited, which can happen in areas with few residential transactions or where properties are mainly commercial.

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). These numbers reflect a single month and can fluctuate, so consider the broader trend.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN2 8LP. The nearest is Whitehills Primary School (Community school), 0.29 miles away. Whitehills Nursery School is also nearby at 0.34 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 8LP 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 8LP is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.4 miles away. Long Buckby (7.9 mi) and Wellingborough (9.8 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.66 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, 0.1 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%.

If you're serious about Kingsthorpe, use the data above as your starting point. Check broadband availability with providers directly, visit schools, and walk the area at different times of day.