Broadband in NN1 5BH

NN1 5BH 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.

100% of premises at NN1 5BH can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN1 5BH gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at NN1 5BH maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 58.53 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 22 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN1 5BH. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 5BH see average downloads of 97.82 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 58.53 Mbps. Latency sits at 22 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 49 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN1 5BH, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 2 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 5BH. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.39 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN1 5BH averages £176,650, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

694 crimes were reported near NN1 5BH 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.

Vernon Terrace Primary School is the closest school at 0.15 miles. It is a Community school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 5BH 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 5BH has a population of approximately 2291. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.6 miles from NN1 5BH. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.8 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN1 5BH 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN1 5BH reaches 100%. 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 5BH: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN1 5BH is West Northamptonshire. 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 5BH is close to the area average of 98%.

How does NN1 5BH compare to its neighbours? NN1 5BL (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN1 5AU (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 5DQ (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 5DT (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 98.4% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN1 5BH, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN1 5BH, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN1 5BH 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.

Data is a starting point for Northampton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN1 5BH. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Northampton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.