Broadband in NN9 5BQ

This is the area guide for NN9 5BQ, located in Little Harrowden (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN9 5BQ stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 36.4% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 36.4% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 36% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN9 5BQ. 63.6% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 36.4% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. 36.4% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Translating the numbers at NN9 5BQ into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 56.37 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 10 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN9 5BQ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN9 5BQ see average downloads of 189.87 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 56.37 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 35 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN9 5BQ fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 4.54 km away.

Property at NN9 5BQ averages £268,833, which is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

7 crimes were reported near NN9 5BQ in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was burglary. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN9 5BQ is Little Harrowden Community Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.41 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 5BQ is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN9 5BQ has a population of approximately 2429. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN9 5BQ is Finsbury Park, 59.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 59.2 miles. London Euston offers another option at 60.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN9 5BQ is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN9 5BQ is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for NN9 5BQ: remote working 60/100, family 90/100, value 70/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN9 5BQ is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Little Harrowden, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN9 postcode area contains 665 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN9 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN9 5BQ is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 5BQ compare to its neighbours? NN9 5DA (0.05 miles, Little Harrowden) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN9 5BG (0.07 miles, Little Harrowden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5BJ (0.07 miles, Little Harrowden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5BH (0.08 miles, Little Harrowden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN9 5BQ gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Looking at the overall picture for NN9 5BQ, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN9 5BQ is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. North Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Little Harrowden has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Before making a decision about NN9 5BQ, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

NN9 5BQ in Little Harrowden: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.