Broadband in NN2 8TH

NN2 8TH 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, 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 370 Mbps and upload of 291 Mbps, with 12ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 56 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8TH 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 8TH and 10 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.48 km away, which should provide strong signal.

House prices in Kingsthorpe sit at an average of £100,917, calculated from 6 Land Registry transactions. That's well below the UK national average of around £290,000.

The latest Police.uk data shows 138 crimes in the LSOA covering NN2 8TH. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 59 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (18). These numbers reflect a single month and can fluctuate, so consider the broader trend.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Sunnyside Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.14 miles away. All Saints CofE VA Primary School is also nearby at 0.43 miles.

Very Low flood risk here, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. 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 1,369 with a median age of 32. It's a densely populated urban area (5595 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 7 out of 10, making it less deprived than average.

Transport connections are reasonable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.7 miles away. Long Buckby (8.3 mi) and Wellingborough (9.3 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.24 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, 0.5 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.