Broadband in NN2 6LB

This is the area guide for NN2 6LB, located in Northampton (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN2 6LB stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. 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 NN2 6LB 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN2 6LB mean in practice? Upload speeds average 189 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 NN2 6LB. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN2 6LB see average downloads of 293.92 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 189 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 32 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN2 6LB, 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 1.81 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

In the latest month of data, 493 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. 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.

Northgate School Academy Trust is the closest school at 0.16 miles. It is a Academy special converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN2 6LB 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 NN2 6LB has a population of approximately 2122. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN2 6LB is Ealing Broadway, 56.9 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.2 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59.4 miles.

Properties around NN2 6LB 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 NN2 6LB 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 NN2 6LB: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN2 6LB is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN2 postcode area contains 726 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN2 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN2 6LB is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN2 6LB compare to its neighbours? NN2 6LE (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 6LW (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 6LA (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 6LH (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN2 6LB, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN2 6LB, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN2 6LB 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 NN2 6LB. 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.

NN2 6LB 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.