Broadband in NN5 5HS

Looking at NN5 5HS in Northampton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN5 5HS stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN5 5HS mean in practice? Upload speeds average 41.02 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 sits at 25 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN5 5HS see average downloads of 151.53 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 41.02 Mbps. Latency sits at 25 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 19 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN5 5HS. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 0.52 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

810 crimes were reported near NN5 5HS in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Spring Lane Primary School is the closest school at 0.43 miles. It is a Academy sponsor led school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 5HS is rated Low (Zone 2). Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums. 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 5HS has a population of approximately 1498. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 56 miles from NN5 5HS. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57.4 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 58.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 5HS is 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 5HS 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 5HS: remote working 40/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN5 5HS 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 5HS is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 5HS compare to its neighbours? NN5 5HW (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5HT (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5HH (0.09 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5HU (0.1 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 75% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN5 5HS, 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 NN5 5HS, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN5 5HS is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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 5HS. 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.

This covers the key data for NN5 5HS. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Northampton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.