Broadband in NN3 6HS

NN3 6HS 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 NN3 6HS 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.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN3 6HS. 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.

Translating the numbers at NN3 6HS into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 74.21 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 8 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 NN3 6HS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN3 6HS see average downloads of 133.22 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 74.21 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 16 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN3 6HS 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 NN3 6HS. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 7. The nearest tower is 0.57 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN3 6HS averages £111,667, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN3 6HS totalled 190 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 vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Kings Meadow School is the closest school at 0.38 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 NN3 6HS 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 6HS has a population of approximately 1666. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 57.3 miles from NN3 6HS. 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 59.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN3 6HS 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN3 6HS 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 6HS: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN3 6HS falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. 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 6HS is close to the area average of 100%.

How does NN3 6HS compare to its neighbours? NN3 6HU (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6HX (0.09 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6HQ (0.11 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6HP (0.13 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 97.9% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

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

NN3 6HS 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.