Broadband in NN3 6RU

Looking at NN3 6RU 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN3 6RU stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 77.8% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 77.8% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 78% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN3 6RU mean in practice? Upload speeds average 246.01 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at NN3 6RU average 293.61 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 246.01 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 38 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN3 6RU. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 10. The nearest tower is 0.44 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN3 6RU sit at £1,000,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

99 crimes were reported near NN3 6RU 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 6RU is On Track Education. It is a Other independent special school school, 0.43 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN3 6RU 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 6RU 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 6RU is Ealing Broadway, 57.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 60 miles.

Properties around NN3 6RU 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN3 6RU 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 6RU: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN3 6RU 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 6RU is close to the area average of 100%.

How does NN3 6RU compare to its neighbours? NN3 6RZ (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6SU (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6RX (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6TE (0.13 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN3 6RU, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 6RU, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN3 6RU 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 6RU. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN3 6RU in Northampton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.