Broadband in NN1 5PT

Looking at NN1 5PT 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN1 5PT stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 63.6% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 63.6% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 64% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN1 5PT. 66.7% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 33.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. 33.3% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Here is how the broadband at NN1 5PT maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 14.34 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 sits at 17 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN1 5PT yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 5PT see average downloads of 33.59 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 14.34 Mbps. Latency sits at 17 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 17 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN1 5PT fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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 5PT. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.7 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN1 5PT is £471,250. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

776 crimes were reported near NN1 5PT 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 other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

WiEducate LTD is the closest school at 0.08 miles. It is a Special post 16 institution school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 5PT 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 5PT has a population of approximately 2076. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN1 5PT is Ealing Broadway, 55.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.9 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.1 miles.

Properties around NN1 5PT 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN1 5PT 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 5PT: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

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

How does NN1 5PT compare to its neighbours? NN1 1LZ (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 1US (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 1LX (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 5PU (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN1 5PT 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.

Pulling the data together for NN1 5PT, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN1 5PT 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 5PT. 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.

NN1 5PT in Northampton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.