Broadband in NN1 2DW

NN1 2DW sits in Northampton, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN1 2DW into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 65.22 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 16 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 2DW 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 2DW. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.55 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

810 crimes were reported near NN1 2DW 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 2DW is New Horizons Academy. It is a Free schools alternative provision school, 0.25 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 2DW 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 2DW 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 55.8 miles from NN1 2DW. 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.

The most common council tax band near NN1 2DW 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 2DW 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 2DW: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN1 2DW 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 2DW is close to the area average of 98%.

How does NN1 2DW compare to its neighbours? NN1 2QW (0.01 miles, Northampton) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN1 2QL (0.01 miles, Northampton) has 73.3% superfast coverage and 33.3% gigabit. NN1 2HG (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 37.5% gigabit. NN1 2DL (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 45.7% gigabit. NN1 2DW has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at NN1 2DW 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN1 2DW? Connectivity at NN1 2DW 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 2DW, 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.

That is the full data picture for NN1 2DW in Northampton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.