Broadband in NN3 6AP

NN3 6AP 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.

100% of premises at NN3 6AP can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 95% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 95% 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.

Translating the numbers at NN3 6AP into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 113.34 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN3 6AP see average downloads of 275.95 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 113.34 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 6 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN3 6AP. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 8. The nearest tower is 0.42 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN3 6AP sit at £288,000 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

99 crimes were reported near NN3 6AP 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 criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN3 6AP is All Saints CofE VA Primary School. It is a Voluntary aided school school, 0.21 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN3 6AP 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 6AP has a population of approximately 1517. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN3 6AP is Ealing Broadway, 58 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 59.1 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 60.4 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN3 6AP is 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 NN3 6AP 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 NN3 6AP: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN3 6AP 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 6AP is close to the area average of 100%.

How does NN3 6AP compare to its neighbours? NN3 6BW (0.06 miles, Kingsthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6WL (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 97.1% superfast coverage and 97.1% gigabit. NN3 6HE (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6XL (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN3 6AP 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 NN3 6AP, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN3 6AP 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.

Data is a starting point for Northampton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

NN3 6AP 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.