Broadband in NN1 1HH

Looking at NN1 1HH in Northampton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN1 1HH stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 12.1% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 12.1% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 12% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN1 1HH tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN1 1HH into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 40.89 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency sits at 24 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN1 1HH yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN1 1HH average 205.84 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 40.89 Mbps. Latency sits at 24 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 35 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN1 1HH, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 1HH. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.52 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN1 1HH sit at £248,000 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN1 1HH totalled 776 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. 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 1HH is WiEducate LTD. It is a Special post 16 institution school, 0.32 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 1HH is rated Low (Zone 2). Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums. 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 1HH has a population of approximately 2076. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN1 1HH is Ealing Broadway, 55.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN1 1HH is 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 1HH 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 1HH: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN1 1HH 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 1HH is close to the area average of 98%.

How does NN1 1HH compare to its neighbours? NN1 1HJ (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN1 1DH (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 0.3% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN1 1HB (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 1ER (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN1 1HH has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN1 1HH, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN1 1HH? Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN1 1HH. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for NN1 1HH. 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.