Broadband in NN2 8TS

NN2 8TS 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, 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 338 Mbps and upload of 135 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 70 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN2 8TS 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 6 cell towers within 1km of NN2 8TS and 11 within 2km. The nearest mast is just 0.3 km away, which should provide strong signal.

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

For crime, Kingsthorpe recorded 184 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. 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). 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 8TS. The nearest is Sunnyside Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.12 miles away. Kingsthorpe College is also nearby at 0.28 miles.

Flood risk at NN2 8TS 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 1,574 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.

Transport connections are reasonable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.6 miles away. Long Buckby (8.5 mi) and Wellingborough (9.2 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.08 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, 0.6 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.