Broadband in NN5 5FP

Northampton is home to NN5 5FP. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast coverage here stands at 0%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN5 5FP maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 64.59 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 12 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 NN5 5FP see average downloads of 342 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 64.59 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 35 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.24 km away.

In the latest month of data, 203 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 vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN5 5FP is Upton Meadows Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.36 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 5FP 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 5FP has a population of approximately 1443. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN5 5FP is Ealing Broadway, 56.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.8 miles.

Properties around NN5 5FP 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 5FP 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 5FP: remote working 35/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN5 5FP 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%.

How does NN5 5FP compare to its neighbours? NN5 4EA (0.17 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4EE (0.17 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4EF (0.19 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4ED (0.2 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Not every property at NN5 5FP 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 5FP? Broadband is the main concern at NN5 5FP. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. 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 NN5 5FP. 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.

NN5 5FP 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.