NN3 postcode
Broadband in NN3 3RF
Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 14 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Superfast (30Mbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN3 3RF
Northampton covers the NN3 3RF postcode in West Northamptonshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.
Broadband at NN3 3RF is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Northampton beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN3 3RF: 158 Mbps. Upload: 111 Mbps. Latency: 18ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups.
Three cell towers within 1km. Eight within 2km. Dense mobile infrastructure here. Nearest mast: just 0.21km away. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.
Limited house price data for NN3 3RF. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
Police.uk data: 226 incidents last month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (103). Second: anti social behaviour (30). Third: vehicle crime (22). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.
Five schools near NN3 3RF. Nearest: St Gregory's Catholic Primary School. Distance: 0.06 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Northampton College (0.08 mi). Also: The Arbours Primary Academy (0.2 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.
Local population: 1,413. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 2797 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.
Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 56.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (57.5 mi). And London Paddington (58.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.47 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: EV Solutions.
Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.
Nearest GP: RILLWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 0.5 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.
4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.
Remote working score: 45/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.
A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.
Northampton has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.
All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.
Numbers only go so far. Visit NN3 3RF on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.
That's the full picture for NN3 3RF based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Real-World Speeds at NN3 3RF
Based on 8 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
158
Mbps
Upload
111
Mbps
Latency
18
ms
Tests
8
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN3 3RF
Within 1 km
3
towers
Within 2 km
8
towers
Nearest Tower
0.2
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
NN3 3RFRemote Worker
45Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
55Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 226
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.1 mi |
| Northampton College | Further education | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.1 mi |
| The Arbours Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Weston Favell Academy | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Boothville Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
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Check Deals →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
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Ealing Broadway
56.5 mi
by road
Finsbury Park
57.5 mi
by road
London Paddington
58.9 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
RILLWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
CONTINENCE PRODUCT PRESCRIPTION SERVICE
new patients
MAYFIELD SURGERY
new patients
DR ABBAS
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Solutions
4.5 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
5.5 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
5.5 mi
away
BP Pulse
6.0 mi
away
BP Pulse
7.2 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027182
Overall IMD Decile
6 / 10
Average
Ranked
18,315
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 006C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 7 | 22,137 | Above average |
| Employment | 7 | 19,836 | Above average |
| Education | 5 | 17 | Average |
| Health | 4 | N/A | Below average |
| Crime | 3 | N/A | Below average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 012C
Population
1,413
Census 2021
Density
2797
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Northampton
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027182
Frequently asked questions about NN3 3RF
What are the broadband speeds available at NN3 3RF?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN3 3RF. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.
What is the average house price near NN3 3RF?
No recent house price data for NN3 3RF. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN3 3RF?
NN3 3RF 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 NN3 3RF area?
The nearest school to NN3 3RF is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Academy converter), 0.06 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN3 3RF compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 226 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN3 3RF for remote working?
NN3 3RF scores 45/100 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 NN3 3RF?
4G outdoor coverage at NN3 3RF 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 NN3 3RF?
EPC data is not yet available for NN3 3RF. 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 NN3 3RF?
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 NN3 3RF?
The nearest GP surgery to NN3 3RF is RILLWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN3 3RF?
The nearest train station to NN3 3RF is Ealing Broadway, 56.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (57.5 mi) and London Paddington (58.9 mi).
Is NN3 3RF a suitable area for families?
NN3 3RF 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 NN3 3RF?
Air quality at NN3 3RF 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 NN3 3RF?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN3 3RF is 4.47 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN3 3RF?
Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN3 3RF. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.
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