Broadband in NN3 9UE

This is the area guide for NN3 9UE, 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN3 9UE stands at 75%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 37.5% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 37.5% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 38% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN3 9UE mean in practice? Upload speeds average 1.29 Mbps. Video calls may drop quality under load. Consider wired connections for important meetings. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 14 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 9UE average 10.88 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 1.29 Mbps. Latency sits at 14 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 5 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 1.73 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN3 9UE is £5,050,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

126 crimes were reported near NN3 9UE 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 0.56 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 9UE 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 9UE has a population of approximately 1769. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN3 9UE is Ealing Broadway, 54.9 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 55.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 57.2 miles.

Properties around NN3 9UE 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 9UE 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN3 9UE: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN3 9UE 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 9UE is below the area average of 100%.

How does NN3 9UE compare to its neighbours? NN3 9UB (0.09 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 9BX (0.09 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN3 9ER (0.11 miles, Northampton) has 25% superfast coverage and 25% gigabit. NN3 9UD (0.13 miles, Northampton) has 83.3% superfast coverage and 83.3% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN3 9UE, 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 9UE, here is what stands out. 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 9UE. 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 9UE 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.