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Broadband in NN1 4SY

Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speedGigabit (1Gbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 19 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 19 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 4SY

What broadband is like here

Here's the broadband and area guide for NN1 4SY in Northampton. From internet speeds to schools and house prices, this is what the data says.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

What this means

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises here, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Maximum download speeds hit Gigabit (1Gbps+) Mbps, which is around the UK average of 69 Mbps.

Key facts for movers

  • No recent house price data is available for NN1 4SY. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales.
  • The nearest school to NN1 4SY is Cedar Road Primary School (Academy converter), 0.3 miles away, rated Not available by Ofsted. There are 10 schools within a few miles.
  • 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.
  • Flood risk at NN1 4SY is rated Very Low (Zone 1). This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
  • Air quality at NN1 4SY is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.6 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits.
TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

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

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Area suitability scores

NN1 4SY

Remote Worker

40

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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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★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Stimpson Avenue AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Wallace Road Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Kingsley Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Barry Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Fairfields SchoolCommunity special schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
The CE AcademyAcademy alternative provision converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Northampton School for BoysAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Malcolm Arnold AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆0.8 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

🚂

Northampton

1.7 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

9.1 mi

by road

🚂

Long Buckby

9.6 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

COUNTY SURGERY

NN1 4QA·0.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THE CRESCENT MEDICAL CTR.

NN1 4SB·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ABINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 2JG·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY

NN1 5LY·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

5.6 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

6.8 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

6.8 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

7.2 mi

away

🔋

Orla-alma

Type 22 pointsPod Point

8.4 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 4SY

What are the broadband speeds available at NN1 4SY?

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

What is the average house price near NN1 4SY?

No recent house price data is available for NN1 4SY. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales or where the postcode covers mainly commercial properties.

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

NN1 4SY 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 4SY area?

The nearest school to NN1 4SY is Cedar Road Primary School (Academy converter), 0.3 miles away. There are 10 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN1 4SY 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 4SY for remote working?

NN1 4SY scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited 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 4SY?

4G outdoor coverage at NN1 4SY 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 4SY?

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

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 4SY?

The nearest GP surgery to NN1 4SY is COUNTY SURGERY, 0.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN1 4SY?

The nearest train station to NN1 4SY is Northampton, 1.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Wellingborough (9.1 mi) and Long Buckby (9.6 mi).

Is NN1 4SY a suitable area for families?

NN1 4SY 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 4SY?

Air quality at NN1 4SY 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 4SY?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN1 4SY is 5.6 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN1 4SY?

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

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