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Broadband in NN1 4RH

Northampton, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 22 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 22 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN1 4RH

Considering Northampton? NN1 4RH 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 96%. That puts Northampton ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 96% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN1 4RH: 253 Mbps. Upload: 69 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. 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 163 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN1 4RH meets the broadband USO. 95.7% 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. Four within 2km. Reasonable tower density for the area. Nearest mast: 0.79km. 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 4RH: £418,869. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 44% higher than the national figure. Based on eight Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture.

450 crimes recorded in the latest month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (173). Second: anti social behaviour (87). Third: criminal damage arson (42). 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 4RH. Nearest: Cedar Road Primary School. Distance: 0.23 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Wallace Road Nursery School (0.43 mi). Also: Kingsley Primary School (0.45 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: 1,705. Median age: 32. Urban area. 7813 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: 56.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (57.3 mi). And London Paddington (58.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.55 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: 0.2 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: 83/100. 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.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

Before committing to NN1 4RH, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

NN1 4RH has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)96%
96%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit96%
96%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN1 4RH

30–300 Mbps (4%)
300+ Mbps (96%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN1 4RH

Based on 163 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

253

Mbps

Upload

69

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

163

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN1 4RH

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near NN1 4RH

Within 1 km

2

towers

Within 2 km

4

towers

Nearest Tower

0.8

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN1 4RH

Remote Worker

83

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

55

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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House prices

Average price

£418,869

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£430,000BIRCHFIELD ROAD
£450,000BIRCHFIELD ROAD
£435,000BIRCHFIELD ROAD
£321,000BIRCHFIELD ROAD
£499,950BIRCHFIELD ROAD
£350,000BIRCHFIELD ROAD
£435,000BIRCHFIELD ROAD
£430,000BIRCHFIELD ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 450

violent crime38%173
anti social behaviour19%87
criminal damage arson9%42
shoplifting7%30
public order6%28
other theft6%27
vehicle crime6%27
drugs2%11
robbery2%8
burglary1%6
other crime1%5
possession of weapons1%3
theft from the person1%3

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Cedar Road Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Wallace Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Kingsley Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Stimpson Avenue AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Barry Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

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

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Ealing Broadway

56.2 mi

by road

🚂

Finsbury Park

57.3 mi

by road

🚂

London Paddington

58.6 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE CRESCENT MEDICAL CTR.

NN1 4SB·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

COUNTY SURGERY

NN1 4QA·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 2JG·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

PARK AVE MED CNT & KINGS HEATH PRACTICE

NN3 2HZ·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

MARIE CURIE EOL DOMICILIARY SERVICE

NN1 5LP·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

5.5 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

6.7 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

6.7 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

7.2 mi

away

🔋

Orla-alma

Type 22 pointsPod Point

8.3 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027136

Overall IMD Decile

5 / 10

Average

Ranked

15,797

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 013A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income616,942Average
Employment721,382Above average
Education94Least deprived
Health4N/ABelow average
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 019A

Population

1,705

Census 2021

Density

7813

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

32

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Northampton

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027136

Frequently asked questions about NN1 4RH

What are the broadband speeds available at NN1 4RH?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN1 4RH. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 96%.

What is the average house price near NN1 4RH?

Average property price near NN1 4RH: £418,869. Based on 8 Land Registry sales.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN1 4RH?

NN1 4RH 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 4RH area?

The nearest school to NN1 4RH is Cedar Road Primary School (Academy converter), 0.23 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN1 4RH compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 450 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN1 4RH for remote working?

NN1 4RH scores 83/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited 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 4RH?

4G outdoor coverage at NN1 4RH 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 4RH?

EPC data is not yet available for NN1 4RH. 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 4RH?

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 4RH?

The nearest GP surgery to NN1 4RH is THE CRESCENT MEDICAL CTR., 0.2 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN1 4RH?

The nearest train station to NN1 4RH is Ealing Broadway, 56.2 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (57.3 mi) and London Paddington (58.6 mi).

Is NN1 4RH a suitable area for families?

NN1 4RH 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 4RH?

Air quality at NN1 4RH 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 4RH?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN1 4RH is 5.55 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN1 4RH?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises at NN1 4RH. Gigabit coverage reaches 96%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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