Broadband in NN2 8LR

NN2 8LR 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, making it a solid choice for digital households.

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 lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 47 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8LR 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 8 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8LR and 9 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.3 km away, which should provide strong signal.

There isn't enough recent sales data for NN2 8LR to calculate a reliable average house price. This is common in areas with low turnover or predominantly non-residential properties.

Crime figures show 179 reported incidents in this area over the last recorded month. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 74 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (34). 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 8LR. The nearest is Whitehills Primary School (Community school), 0.28 miles away. Whitehills Nursery School is also nearby at 0.33 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN2 8LR 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 1,641 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (4828 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 7 out of 10, making it less deprived than average.

Getting around from NN2 8LR 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 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%.

Overall, NN2 8LR has its strengths and trade-offs like any area. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.