NN5 postcode
Broadband in NN5 5HS
Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 17 March 2026
Flood Risk
Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Superfast (30Mbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN5 5HS
Considering Northampton? NN5 5HS sits in the West Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.
Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Northampton beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).
Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN5 5HS: 152 Mbps. Upload: 41 Mbps. Latency: 25ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Data from 19 speed tests in this area.
One cell tower within 1km. Two within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.52km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.
Limited house price data for NN5 5HS. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
Crime figures for this area: 810 in one month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (258). Second: anti social behaviour (166). Third: other theft (59). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.
Five schools near NN5 5HS. Nearest: Spring Lane Primary School. Distance: 0.43 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: St James Church of England Primary School (0.45 mi). Also: Hospital and Outreach Education (0.62 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Low. Zone: Zone 2. Small chance of flooding. Check if the property has a history of flood claims. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.
Local population: 1,498. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 1365 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: 56 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (57.4 mi). And London Paddington (58.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 7.4 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: REGENT PHARMACY. 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: 45/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 50/100. 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.
Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.
Numbers only go so far. Visit NN5 5HS on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.
Those are the facts for NN5 5HS. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Real-World Speeds at NN5 5HS
Based on 19 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
152
Mbps
Upload
41
Mbps
Latency
25
ms
Tests
19
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN5 5HS
Within 1 km
1
towers
Within 2 km
2
towers
Nearest Tower
0.5
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
NN5 5HSRemote Worker
45Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
50Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 810
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital and Outreach Education | Academy alternative provision converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| New Horizons Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Castle Academy | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.7 mi |
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Zone 2
🟡
Flood risk: Low
This postcode is in Zone 2 — low risk of flooding from rivers and sea.
Flood Zone
Zone 2
Risk Level
Low
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Ealing Broadway
56.0 mi
by road
Finsbury Park
57.4 mi
by road
London Paddington
58.6 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
REGENT PHARMACY
new patients
THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR
new patients
MAPLE ACCESS PARTNERSHIP LLP
new patients
LANGHAM PLACE SURGERY
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Solutions
7.4 mi
away
EV Charger
7.7 mi
away
BP Pulse
7.8 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
8.6 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
8.6 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01032979
Overall IMD Decile
1 / 10
Most deprived
Ranked
1,372
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 021F (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 1 | 1,770 | Most deprived |
| Employment | 1 | 2,851 | Most deprived |
| Education | 2 | 45 | Most deprived |
| Health | 1 | 1 | Most deprived |
| Crime | 1 | 2 | Most deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 032E
Population
1,498
Census 2021
Density
1365
per km² · Urban
Median Age
38
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Northampton
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01032979
Frequently asked questions about NN5 5HS
What are the broadband speeds available at NN5 5HS?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN5 5HS. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.
What is the average house price near NN5 5HS?
No recent house price data for NN5 5HS. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN5 5HS?
NN5 5HS has a Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2 by the Environment Agency. There is a small chance of flooding in this area.
What schools are nearby in the NN5 5HS area?
The nearest school to NN5 5HS is Spring Lane Primary School (Academy sponsor led), 0.43 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN5 5HS compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 810 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN5 5HS for remote working?
NN5 5HS scores 45/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at NN5 5HS?
4G outdoor coverage at NN5 5HS is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN5 5HS?
EPC data is not yet available for NN5 5HS. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN5 5HS?
The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN5 5HS?
The nearest GP surgery to NN5 5HS is REGENT PHARMACY, 0.6 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN5 5HS?
The nearest train station to NN5 5HS is Ealing Broadway, 56 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (57.4 mi) and London Paddington (58.6 mi).
Is NN5 5HS a suitable area for families?
NN5 5HS scores 50/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at NN5 5HS?
Air quality at NN5 5HS is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN5 5HS?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN5 5HS is 7.4 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN5 5HS?
Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN5 5HS. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.
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