NN1 postcode

Broadband in NN1 1PD

Northampton, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

83% Gigabit

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 20 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (83% Gigabit) is available at NN1 1PD. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)83%
83%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit83%
83%
900-1,000 Mbps

Real-World Speeds at NN1 1PD

Based on 24 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

112

Mbps

Upload

28

Mbps

Latency

15

ms

Tests

24

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Cell Tower Coverage near NN1 1PD

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

2

towers

Nearest Tower

0.3

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 810

violent crime32%258
anti social behaviour20%166
other theft7%59
public order7%55
shoplifting6%50
criminal damage arson6%50
vehicle crime6%46
drugs5%44
burglary3%23
robbery3%21
possession of weapons2%19
theft from the person1%9
other crime1%7
bicycle theft0%3

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
WiEducate LTDSpecial post 16 institutionNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Spring Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Progress Schools - NorthamptonshireOther independent special schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
New Horizons AcademyFree schools alternative provisionNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Hospital and Outreach EducationAcademy alternative provision converterNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 3a

🟠

Flood risk: Medium

This postcode is in Zone 3a — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 3a

Risk Level

Medium

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 032E

Population

1,498

Census 2021

Density

1365

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01032979

Overall IMD Decile

1 / 10

Most deprived

Ranked

1,372

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 021F (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income11,770Most deprived
Employment12,851Most deprived
Education245Most deprived
Health11Most deprived
Crime12Most deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

7.0 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

7.8 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

7.9 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

8.3 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

8.3 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

MAPLE ACCESS PARTNERSHIP LLP

NN1 1LG·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

REGENT PHARMACY

NN1 2NQ·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE

NN1 3DS·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

(FRACTURE CLINIC) NORTH OOH

NN1 5BD·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR

NN2 6AL·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN1 1PD

Northampton is home to NN1 1PD. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 83.3% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 83.3% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 83% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN1 1PD maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 27.63 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 15 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 1PD see average downloads of 112.36 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 27.63 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 24 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 1PD. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 0.32 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

In the latest month of data, 810 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. 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 1PD is WiEducate LTD. It is a Special post 16 institution school, 0.44 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 1PD is rated Medium (Zone 3a). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. 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 1PD has a population of approximately 1498. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.6 miles from NN1 1PD. 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.

Properties around NN1 1PD 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN1 1PD reaches 100%. 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 1PD: remote working 70/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

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

How does NN1 1PD compare to its neighbours? NN1 1PF (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 1PJ (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 66.7% gigabit. NN1 1PR (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 33.3% gigabit. NN1 1PN (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN1 1PD, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 1PD? Connectivity at NN1 1PD is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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.

Before making a decision about NN1 1PD, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

NN1 1PD in Northampton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.

Frequently asked questions about NN1 1PD

What are the broadband speeds available at NN1 1PD?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN1 1PD. Maximum download speeds reach 83% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 83.3%.

What is the average house price near NN1 1PD?

No recent house price data is available for NN1 1PD.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN1 1PD?

NN1 1PD has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 3a. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the NN1 1PD area?

The nearest school is WiEducate LTD (Special post 16 institution), 0.44 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN1 1PD compare to other areas?

810 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is NN1 1PD for remote working?

NN1 1PD scores 70/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at NN1 1PD?

4G outdoor coverage at NN1 1PD is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN1 1PD?

EPC data for NN1 1PD is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN1 1PD?

The most common council tax band near NN1 1PD is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN1 1PD?

GP surgery data for NN1 1PD is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN1 1PD?

The nearest train station to NN1 1PD is Ealing Broadway, 55.6 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN1 1PD a suitable area for families?

NN1 1PD scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at NN1 1PD?

Air quality at NN1 1PD is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN1 1PD?

EV charging data for NN1 1PD is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN1 1PD?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 83.3% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN1 1PD

Remote Worker

70

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Northampton

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01032979

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