NN3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,293 postcodes across 9 sectors in West Northamptonshire.
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
100%
Avg download
310 Mbps
Avg price
£356k
Postcodes
1,293
North Northamptonshire's NN3 postcode is exceptional. Gigabit availability sits at 97%, with superfast broadband reaching 99.7% of postcodes.
Broadband speeds in NN3
Share of NN3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,293 postcodes in the district.
98.4% of postcodes hit 300+ Mbps download. Average speeds reach 310 Mbps, way above the UK typical of 75 Mbps. Gigabit reaches 97.3%, meaning nearly all homes have network capacity for high speeds. Only 1.4% sit at 30-300 Mbps; none fall below 10 Mbps. The district has near-universal gigabit coverage across all major areas. Fast broadband is standard here rather than a premium feature. Upload averages 163.5 Mbps, handling video calls and large uploads reliably. The distribution shows minimal speed variation across postcodes, indicating mature and consistent network deployment throughout the district. For both remote workers and families, NN3's speeds eliminate throughput as a constraint.
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
164 Mbps
Real-world Ookla speed test results
Avg latency
12 ms
Lower is better for gaming and calls
Cell towers
2
Average masts within 1 km of a postcode
Broadband by sector
NN3 splits into 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN3 1 | 1 | 100% | TBC | 100% | TBC |
| NN3 2 | 179 | 100% | TBC | 99% | £256k |
| NN3 3 | 196 | 100% | TBC | 98% | £408k |
| NN3 4 | 1 | 100% | TBC | 100% | TBC |
| NN3 5 | 134 | 100% | TBC | 98% | £237k |
| NN3 6 | 182 | 99% | TBC | 99% | £445k |
| NN3 7 | 198 | 100% | TBC | 98% | £363k |
| NN3 8 | 229 | 100% | TBC | 98% | £321k |
| NN3 9 | 173 | 99% | TBC | 91% | £451k |
All NN3 1 postcodes (1)
All NN3 2 postcodes (179)
All NN3 3 postcodes (196)
All NN3 4 postcodes (1)
All NN3 5 postcodes (134)
All NN3 6 postcodes (182)
All NN3 7 postcodes (198)
All NN3 8 postcodes (229)
All NN3 9 postcodes (173)
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House prices in NN3
Average sale price
£355,957
Recorded sales
5,519
Postcodes with sales
1,047
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
House prices average £355,957, in line with the wider East Midlands market. For a district this well-connected, the value proposition is straightforward: gigabit-capable infrastructure appeals to remote workers and families alike without premium housing costs.
Crime per month
203
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
41/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
56/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
65/100
What you get for the local price level
NN3 broadband FAQs
What's the actual download speed I'd get in NN3?
Real-world Ookla data shows an average of 310 Mbps, roughly four times the UK average. That speed is fast enough for 4K video, large file transfers, and heavy multitasking without lag.
How reliable is gigabit broadband across NN3?
Gigabit availability covers 97.3% of the postcode district, meaning nearly all areas have the network capacity. Actual delivery depends on your provider and plan choice.
Are there slow pockets in NN3?
Only 1.4% of postcodes fall into the 30-300 Mbps range, and none are below 10 Mbps. Slow spots are negligible here.
Why is upload speed important in NN3?
Average upload reaches 163.5 Mbps. For home workers on video calls or uploading large files, that's generous capacity. Most UK districts manage around 10-20 Mbps.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NN3 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources