NN1 postcode
Broadband in NN1 2BF
Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 8 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Superfast (30Mbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN1 2BF
Considering Northampton? NN1 2BF sits in the West Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.
Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Northampton beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).
Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN1 2BF: 382 Mbps. Upload: 172 Mbps. Latency: 15ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 26 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at NN1 2BF meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.
One cell tower within 1km. Two within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.86km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.
Limited house price data for NN1 2BF. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
911 crimes recorded in the latest month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (276). Second: anti social behaviour (190). Third: shoplifting (97). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.
Five schools near NN1 2BF. Nearest: Spring Lane Primary School. Distance: 0.14 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Castle Academy (0.26 mi). Also: New Horizons Academy (0.28 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.
Local population: 1,827. Median age: 32. Urban area. 5742 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 2 out of 10. That's more deprived than average. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Crime deprivation ranks poorly. Health outcomes trail the national average.
Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 56.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (57.6 mi). And London Paddington (58.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 7.04 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: EV Solutions.
Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: REGENT PHARMACY. Distance: 0.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.
4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.
Remote working score: 45/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.
A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.
Northampton is a busy, built-up area. Expect shops, takeaways, and services on your doorstep. Parking can be tight. Noise levels higher than average. Public transport links tend to be better in denser areas.
All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN1 2BF before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.
That covers the key data for NN1 2BF. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at NN1 2BF
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN1 2BF
Based on 26 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
382
Mbps
Upload
172
Mbps
Latency
15
ms
Tests
26
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN1 2BF
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN1 2BF
Within 1 km
1
towers
Within 2 km
2
towers
Nearest Tower
0.9
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
NN1 2BFRemote Worker
45Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
55Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 911
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.1 mi |
| Castle Academy | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| New Horizons Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Northampton International Academy | Free schools | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Bosworth Independent School | Other independent school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
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Check Deals →Flood risk
Zone 1
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Very low flood risk
This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.
Flood Zone
Zone 1
Risk Level
Very Low
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Ealing Broadway
56.2 mi
by road
Finsbury Park
57.6 mi
by road
London Paddington
58.8 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
REGENT PHARMACY
new patients
THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR
new patients
LANGHAM PLACE SURGERY
new patients
MAPLE ACCESS PARTNERSHIP LLP
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Solutions
7.0 mi
away
EV Charger
8.1 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
8.2 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
8.2 mi
away
BP Pulse
8.3 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01032978
Overall IMD Decile
2 / 10
Most deprived
Ranked
4,685
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 021E (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 3 | 7,223 | Below average |
| Employment | 3 | 7,181 | Below average |
| Education | 2 | 38 | Most deprived |
| Health | 2 | N/A | Most deprived |
| Crime | 1 | 1 | Most deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 032D
Population
1,827
Census 2021
Density
5742
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
32
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Northampton
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01032978
Frequently asked questions about NN1 2BF
What are the broadband speeds available at NN1 2BF?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN1 2BF. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.
What is the average house price near NN1 2BF?
No recent house price data for NN1 2BF. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN1 2BF?
NN1 2BF has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
What schools are nearby in the NN1 2BF area?
The nearest school to NN1 2BF is Spring Lane Primary School (Academy sponsor led), 0.14 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN1 2BF compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 911 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN1 2BF for remote working?
NN1 2BF scores 45/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at NN1 2BF?
4G outdoor coverage at NN1 2BF is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN1 2BF?
EPC data is not yet available for NN1 2BF. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN1 2BF?
The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN1 2BF?
The nearest GP surgery to NN1 2BF is REGENT PHARMACY, 0.2 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN1 2BF?
The nearest train station to NN1 2BF is Ealing Broadway, 56.2 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (57.6 mi) and London Paddington (58.8 mi).
Is NN1 2BF a suitable area for families?
NN1 2BF scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at NN1 2BF?
Air quality at NN1 2BF is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.6 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN1 2BF?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN1 2BF is 7.04 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN1 2BF?
Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN1 2BF. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.
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