Broadband in NN1 2DG

Northampton is home to NN1 2DG. 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.

100% of premises at NN1 2DG can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 11.8% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 11.8% 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 2DG 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN1 2DG mean in practice? Upload speeds average 53.84 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 is 10 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN1 2DG. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 2DG see average downloads of 173.73 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 53.84 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 74 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN1 2DG, 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 2 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 2DG. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.64 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN1 2DG totalled 860 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 shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN1 2DG is Progress Schools - Northamptonshire. It is a Other independent special school school, 0.23 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 2DG 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 2DG has a population of approximately 1410. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN1 2DG is Ealing Broadway, 55.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57.2 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.4 miles.

Properties around NN1 2DG 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 2DG 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 2DG: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN1 2DG is West Northamptonshire. 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 2DG is close to the area average of 98%.

How does NN1 2DG compare to its neighbours? NN1 2AB (0.01 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 6.3% gigabit. NN1 9SE (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 2AJ (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 94.7% superfast coverage and 31.6% gigabit. NN1 2DA (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 20% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN1 2DG gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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.

Pulling the data together for NN1 2DG, here is what stands out. 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 2DG. 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.

NN1 2DG 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.