Broadband in NN3 3RH

Looking at NN3 3RH 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 coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. 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.

The speed distribution at NN3 3RH tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN3 3RH mean in practice? Upload speeds average 225.57 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 11 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN3 3RH yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN3 3RH see average downloads of 416.86 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 225.57 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 54 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN3 3RH, 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 3 cell towers within 1 km of NN3 3RH. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 8. The nearest tower is 0.4 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN3 3RH sit at £386,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 226 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 vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN3 3RH is Northampton College. It is a Further education school, 0.27 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN3 3RH 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 NN3 3RH has a population of approximately 1413. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 56.7 miles from NN3 3RH. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57.6 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59 miles.

Properties around NN3 3RH 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 NN3 3RH 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 NN3 3RH: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN3 3RH is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN3 postcode area contains 1293 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN3 ranges from 25% to 100%. NN3 3RH is close to the area average of 100%.

How does NN3 3RH compare to its neighbours? NN3 3RQ (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 8JY (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 3RJ (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 3RL (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN3 3RH 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN3 3RH, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN3 3RH 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 NN3 3RH. 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.

This covers the key data for NN3 3RH. 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.