Broadband in NN1 2EB

Looking at NN1 2EB 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 coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 68.2% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 68.2% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 68% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN1 2EB maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 123.38 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 is 13 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 2EB see average downloads of 178.53 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 123.38 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 32 speed tests run by local users.

There are 2 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 2EB. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.73 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

1003 crimes were reported near NN1 2EB 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 shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

New Horizons Academy is the closest school at 0.19 miles. It is a Free schools alternative provision school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 2EB 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 2EB has a population of approximately 2542. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN1 2EB is Ealing Broadway, 55.9 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 2EB 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN1 2EB 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 2EB: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

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

How does NN1 2EB compare to its neighbours? NN1 2EL (0.01 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 76% gigabit. NN1 2EW (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit. NN1 2DP (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN1 2ED (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 69.2% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN1 2EB 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 2EB? Connectivity at NN1 2EB 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN1 2EB. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN1 2EB 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.