Broadband in NN3 9UD

Northampton covers the NN3 9UD 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.

Broadband at NN3 9UD is mixed. Superfast reaches 83% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 83%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 83% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN3 9UD: 390 Mbps. Upload: 114 Mbps. Latency: 15ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups.

Zero cell towers within 1km. Three within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.53km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Property prices in Northampton average £8,620,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 2872% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

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. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN3 9UD. Nearest: Ecton Brook Primary School. Distance: 0.58 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (0.64 mi). Also: Standens Barn 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: 55 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (55.8 mi). And London Paddington (57.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 3.29 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: BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 0.6 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: 73/100. Good setup for working from home. 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+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

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 9UD 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.

That covers the key data for NN3 9UD. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.