NN1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 720 postcodes across 6 sectors in West Northamptonshire.
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
98%
Avg download
280 Mbps
Avg price
£379k
Postcodes
720
West Northamptonshire's NN1 postcode covers 720 addresses with strong connectivity metrics. Gigabit reaches 85.1%, and real-world Ookla speeds average 279.5 Mbps download.
Broadband speeds in NN1
Share of NN1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 720 postcodes in the district.
NN1 shows real-world speeds: median download is 279.5 Mbps, below gigabit's theoretical 1 Gbps maximum due to mixed fibre and cable deployment. Superfast reaches 98%; 85.9% can hit 300+ Mbps, while 13.1% get 30-300 Mbps. No postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. This distribution reflects the gap between gigabit infrastructure and actual speeds, where congestion and technology mix slow real throughput. At 279.5 Mbps download, video calls, streaming, and file transfers perform well even with multiple concurrent users. The 85.9% hitting 300+ Mbps indicates that most of NN1's gigabit infrastructure delivers genuine ultrafast performance. Across 720 postcodes, NN1 maintains reliable speeds backed by measured Ookla data, making it a solid choice for remote workers and households prioritising consistent connectivity.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Avg upload
101 Mbps
Real-world Ookla speed test results
Avg latency
13 ms
Lower is better for gaming and calls
Cell towers
1
Average masts within 1 km of a postcode
Broadband by sector
NN1 splits into 6 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit | Avg house price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 1 | 99 | 95% | TBC | 64% | £449k |
| NN1 2 | 147 | 98% | TBC | 65% | £457k |
| NN1 3 | 123 | 99% | TBC | 96% | £188k |
| NN1 4 | 194 | 99% | TBC | 98% | £277k |
| NN1 5 | 155 | 98% | TBC | 93% | £586k |
| NN1 9 | 2 | 100% | TBC | 100% | TBC |
All NN1 1 postcodes (99)
All NN1 2 postcodes (147)
All NN1 3 postcodes (123)
All NN1 4 postcodes (194)
All NN1 5 postcodes (155)
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House prices in NN1
Average sale price
£378,660
Recorded sales
2,997
Postcodes with sales
474
Based on HM Land Registry price paid records, which cover England and Wales and include commercial as well as residential sales. Averages can be skewed where few sales are recorded.
Living in West Northamptonshire
At 279.5 Mbps median download, NN1 offers reliable speeds for remote work and streaming. Combined with 378,660 pounds as the local average house price, this postcode delivers connectivity and affordability for West Northamptonshire residents.
Crime per month
686
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
43/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
55/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
65/100
What you get for the local price level
NN1 broadband FAQs
What does 279.5 Mbps mean compared to gigabit availability at 85.1%?
Gigabit availability means 85% can theoretically access gigabit infrastructure. Real-world speeds of 279.5 Mbps reflect network congestion and the mix of fibre and cable actually running into homes.
Is NN1 affordable compared to Nottinghamshire?
Average house prices in NN1 sit at 378,660 pounds, making it a mid-range option. Check NG3 (no price data) or NN14 (653,865 pounds) for price comparisons.
How reliable are speeds for video calls in NN1?
279.5 Mbps download is more than adequate for multiple simultaneous video calls and file uploads. Upload speeds average 101.1 Mbps, which is solid.
Should I check my postcode's specific speed?
NN1 is well connected on average. Request a speed check if your work is highly bandwidth dependent, but most postcodes will deliver usable speeds.
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources