Broadband in NN1 1ED

This is the area guide for NN1 1ED, located in Northampton (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

83.3% of premises at NN1 1ED can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 33% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN1 1ED maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 65.22 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 sits at 16 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 1ED see average downloads of 227.67 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 65.22 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 43 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 1ED. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.46 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN1 1ED is £127,000. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

776 crimes were reported near NN1 1ED in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN1 1ED is Progress Schools - Northamptonshire. It is a Other independent special school school, 0.36 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 1ED 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 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN1 1ED has a population of approximately 2076. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.7 miles from NN1 1ED. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57.1 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.3 miles.

Properties around NN1 1ED most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN1 1ED is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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 NN1 1ED: remote working 55/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN1 1ED falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN1 postcode area contains 720 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN1 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN1 1ED is below the area average of 98%.

How does NN1 1ED compare to its neighbours? NN1 1NS (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 33.3% gigabit. NN1 1EQ (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 95.8% superfast coverage and 4.2% gigabit. NN1 1PA (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit. NN1 1ER (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN1 1ED, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 NN1 1ED, a few things are worth highlighting. West 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. Northampton 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.

Data is a starting point for Northampton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN1 1ED. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Northampton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.