NN29 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 276 postcodes across 1 sector in North Northamptonshire.
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
97%
Avg download
261 Mbps
Avg price
£352k
Postcodes
276
Bedford's NN29 spans 276 postcodes with strong connectivity: 91.5% gigabit availability, 260.8 Mbps real-world downloads, and wireless coverage at 0.9% where wired deployment is impractical.
Broadband speeds in NN29
Share of NN29 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 276 postcodes in the district.
NN29 shows solid fibre deployment across a smaller cluster. Gigabit reaches 91.5%; real-world download averages 260.8 Mbps. Superfast reaches 97%; 92.7% get 300+ Mbps, 4.5% get 30-300 Mbps. 0.8% fall below 10 Mbps; 0.1% miss USO. Wireless serves 0.9% where wired isn't cost-effective. Upload averages 125.2 Mbps, showing mixed cable and fibre. Across 276 postcodes, NN29 is smaller than NN10 but equally solid. The 260.8 Mbps confirms good infrastructure for remote work. Most NN29 residents get reliable access; only 0.8% need checking.
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
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Avg upload
125 Mbps
Real-world Ookla speed test results
Avg latency
11 ms
Lower is better for gaming and calls
Cell towers
0
Average masts within 1 km of a postcode
Broadband by sector
NN29 splits into 1 postcode sector. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN29 7 | 276 | 97% | TBC | 92% | £352k |
All NN29 7 postcodes (276)
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House prices in NN29
Average sale price
£352,340
Recorded sales
1,052
Postcodes with sales
209
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 North Northamptonshire
NN29 in Bedford combines solid gigabit coverage (91.5%) with real-world speeds (260.8 Mbps) at house prices of 352,340 pounds. For a smaller postcode, NN29 delivers reliable performance.
Crime per month
20
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
41/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
85/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
61/100
What you get for the local price level
NN29 broadband FAQs
How does NN29 compare to NN10 in Bedford?
NN10 (97.3% gigabit, 299.4 Mbps) outperforms NN29 (91.5% gigabit, 260.8 Mbps). NN10 is the superior choice for speed-critical roles.
Why is NN29 smaller than NN10?
Postcodes map to Royal Mail delivery routes, which vary widely in size. NN29 simply covers a smaller geographic or density area.
What about the 0.9% wireless coverage?
Wireless fallback at 0.9% serves postcodes where underground wiring would be cost-prohibitive. It provides coverage but typically delivers lower speeds than wired gigabit.
Should I choose NN29 or NN10?
NN10 offers higher real-world speeds and gigabit coverage. Choose NN10 if speed is essential; both offer competitive house prices.
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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