Broadband in NN1 5RX

NN1 5RX 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN1 5RX stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN1 5RX gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at NN1 5RX maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 132.11 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 is 10 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. 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 5RX. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN1 5RX see average downloads of 253.9 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 132.11 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 26 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN1 5RX 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 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN1 5RX. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.67 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN1 5RX averages £233,040, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 24 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN1 5RX totalled 263 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Northampton School for Boys is the closest school at 0.07 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN1 5RX 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 5RX has a population of approximately 1330. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.4 miles from NN1 5RX. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.5 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 57.8 miles.

Properties around NN1 5RX 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN1 5RX is available across 100% of the area. 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 5RX: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

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

How does NN1 5RX compare to its neighbours? NN1 5SE (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 5SD (0.09 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 5RT (0.11 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN1 5SF (0.12 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN1 5RX, 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 5RX, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN1 5RX 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 5RX. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN1 5RX in Northampton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.