Broadband in NN2 8ND

NN2 8ND 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 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 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 8ND 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 8 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8ND and 9 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.39 km away, which should provide strong signal.

Property prices near NN2 8ND average £372,500, based on 1 recorded transaction. That's well above the UK national average of around £290,000.

The latest Police.uk data shows 179 crimes in the LSOA covering NN2 8ND. 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). These numbers reflect a single month and can fluctuate, so consider the broader trend.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Whitehills Primary School (Community school), 0.26 miles away. Whitehills Nursery School is also nearby at 0.31 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 8ND 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 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 8ND 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 6.71 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%.

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.