Broadband in NN5 5BB

NN5 5BB sits in Northampton, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 88.9%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Most properties here can get a decent connection. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 88.9% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 88.9% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 89% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN5 5BB maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 44.8 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 sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at NN5 5BB average 275.7 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 44.8 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 22 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.35 km away.

House prices near NN5 5BB sit at £4,640,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 272 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and burglary. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN5 5BB is Millway Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.15 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 5BB 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 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN5 5BB has a population of approximately 2099. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN5 5BB is Ealing Broadway, 56.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.3 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59.4 miles.

Properties around NN5 5BB 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 NN5 5BB 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 NN5 5BB: remote working 65/100, family 55/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN5 5BB is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN5 postcode area contains 851 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN5 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN5 5BB is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 5BB compare to its neighbours? NN5 5DJ (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5DG (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5HL (0.13 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5DL (0.17 miles, Northampton) has 88.9% superfast coverage and 88.9% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN5 5BB gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN5 5BB? 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.

Data is a starting point for Northampton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

NN5 5BB 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.