Broadband in NN1 4JL

Considering Northampton? NN1 4JL 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.

Strong broadband in this part of Northampton. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Northampton beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Northampton ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN1 4JL: 314 Mbps. Upload: 107 Mbps. Latency: 13ms. 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 57 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN1 4JL meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Two cell towers within 1km. Three within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.49km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Average property price near NN1 4JL: £210,909. That's well below the UK average of £290,000. About 27% lower than the national figure. Based on 11 Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Below £250k. Stamp duty savings for first-time buyers. A 10% deposit would be around £21,091.

681 crimes recorded in the latest month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (230). Second: anti social behaviour (133). Third: shoplifting (58). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN1 4JL. Nearest: Stimpson Avenue Academy. Distance: 0.18 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Barry Primary School (0.39 mi). Also: The CE Academy (0.43 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: 1,896. Median age: 32. Urban area. 13972 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 5 out of 10. That's mid-range. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 56 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (57.2 mi). And London Paddington (58.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.93 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: THE CRESCENT MEDICAL CTR.. Distance: 0.3 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. 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.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN1 4JL on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

Those are the facts for NN1 4JL. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.