Broadband in NN3 9HW

Northampton covers the NN3 9HW postcode in West Northamptonshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Strong broadband in this part of Northampton. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Northampton beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN3 9HW: 71 Mbps. Upload: 13 Mbps. Latency: 13ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably.

One cell tower within 1km. Two within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: just 0.24km away. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Limited house price data for NN3 9HW. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Crime figures for this area: 126 in one month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (45). Second: shoplifting (21). Third: anti social behaviour (20). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near NN3 9HW. Nearest: Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus. Distance: 0.2 miles. Type: Other independent school. Second nearest: Standens Barn Primary School (0.6 mi). Also: Bridgewater Primary School (0.74 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,769. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 534 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 1 out of 10. That's most deprived. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Crime deprivation ranks poorly. Health outcomes trail the national average.

Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 54.9 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (55.9 mi). And London Paddington (57.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.44 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: EV Solutions.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: MAYFIELD SURGERY. Distance: 1.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 45/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Northampton sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN3 9HW at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

NN3 9HW has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.