Broadband in NN2 8NT

NN2 8NT 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.

Internet access at NN2 8NT is well above average. 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.

Beyond the headline figures, here's what residents actually get. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 370 Mbps and upload of 278 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 57 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8NT 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 6 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8NT and 9 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.16 km away, which should provide strong signal.

The average house price around NN2 8NT comes in at £260,000 from 2 sales on record. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

Crime figures show 184 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 81 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (30). 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 Sunnyside Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.27 miles away. Purple Oaks Academy is also nearby at 0.48 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 8NT 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. Well within WHO guidelines.

The local area has a population of 1,574 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (4840 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 5 out of 10, making it around average on the deprivation scale. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas.

Getting around from NN2 8NT is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.5 miles away. Long Buckby (8.2 mi) and Wellingborough (9.5 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.34 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, 0.3 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 8NT has its strengths and trade-offs like any area. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.