NN5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 851 postcodes across 4 sectors in West Northamptonshire.
Gigabit
96%
Superfast
99%
Avg download
331 Mbps
Avg price
£421k
Postcodes
851
NN5 in West Northamptonshire shows near-universal gigabit availability. 97.9% of postcodes hit 300+ Mbps speeds, with an average download of 330.8 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in NN5
Share of NN5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 851 postcodes in the district.
NN5 leads on peak speeds: 330.8 Mbps average across 851 postcodes is exceptional for the Midlands. Gigabit reaches 96.2%, outstanding regional penetration. Only 0.9% lack superfast speeds, and fewer than 0.2% lack ultrafast infrastructure. Upload averages 160.3 Mbps, enabling both download-heavy and upload-intensive tasks. The 4% without gigabit still access ultrafast infrastructure, meaning speed is rarely a limiting factor for residents or remote workers. This distribution indicates near-universal deployment of high-capacity networks, where infrastructure investment has reached saturation across the district. At 330.8 Mbps average, residents enjoy speeds suitable for 4K streaming, large file transfers, and simultaneous high-bandwidth activities across multiple devices.
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
160 Mbps
Real-world Ookla speed test results
Avg latency
12 ms
Lower is better for gaming and calls
Cell towers
0
Average masts within 1 km of a postcode
Broadband by sector
NN5 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN5 4 | 169 | 98% | TBC | 95% | £311k |
| NN5 5 | 154 | 99% | TBC | 95% | £825k |
| NN5 6 | 327 | 100% | TBC | 99% | £331k |
| NN5 7 | 201 | 99% | TBC | 95% | £399k |
All NN5 4 postcodes (169)
All NN5 5 postcodes (154)
All NN5 6 postcodes (327)
All NN5 7 postcodes (201)
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House prices in NN5
Average sale price
£421,309
Recorded sales
4,352
Postcodes with sales
702
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
Average house prices sit at £421,309, a comfortable mid-market position. For this price point, the broadband infrastructure is outstanding. Buyers gain gigabit capability at reasonable property cost, making it attractive to home workers who value both speed and affordability.
Crime per month
268
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
42/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
55/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
67/100
What you get for the local price level
NN5 broadband FAQs
Why is NN5 faster than the national average?
NN5 has higher density of gigabit-capable network infrastructure than most UK districts. Real speeds of 330.8 Mbps reflect that investment and proximity to exchange points.
What happens if I'm in the 3.8% without gigabit availability?
You'd still have ultrafast broadband, typically 300+ Mbps. The speed difference is negligible for most household tasks.
Is NN5 good value for remote workers?
Yes. House prices average £421k, and gigabit-level broadband is standard. You get reliable gigabit speeds at a reasonable cost.
How do slow connections affect NN5 overall?
Fewer than 1% of postcodes sit outside the 30-300 Mbps range. Slow spots are rare.
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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