Broadband in NN3 9BZ

This is the area guide for NN3 9BZ, located in Northampton (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN3 9BZ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 93.15 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 7 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 9BZ see average downloads of 8.77 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 93.15 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.42 km away.

126 crimes were reported near NN3 9BZ in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Ecton Brook Primary School is the closest school at 0.59 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN3 9BZ is rated High (Zone 3b). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. 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 9BZ has a population of approximately 1769. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 54.6 miles from NN3 9BZ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 55.4 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 56.8 miles.

Properties around NN3 9BZ 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 9BZ 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 9BZ: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN3 9BZ 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 9BZ is close to the area average of 100%.

How does NN3 9BZ compare to its neighbours? NN3 9EX (0.38 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 28.6% gigabit. NN7 1AN (0.43 miles, Cogenhoe and Whiston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 9BX (0.43 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN7 1NR (0.44 miles, Cogenhoe and Whiston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN3 9BZ, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 9BZ, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN3 9BZ 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.

Before making a decision about NN3 9BZ, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for NN3 9BZ 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.