Broadband in NN5 6AB

Northampton is home to NN5 6AB. 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN5 6AB stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 86.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 80% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 80% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN5 6AB gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at NN5 6AB into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 106.52 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 is 12 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN5 6AB. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN5 6AB see average downloads of 289.22 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 106.52 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 74 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN5 6AB, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.33 km away.

Property at NN5 6AB averages £380,667, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN5 6AB totalled 157 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN5 6AB is Chiltern Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.19 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 6AB 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 6AB has a population of approximately 1335. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN5 6AB is Ealing Broadway, 57.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.6 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 6AB 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 6AB 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 6AB: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 60/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN5 6AB falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. 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 6AB is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 6AB compare to its neighbours? NN5 7TZ (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit. NN5 7RY (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 6AD (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 6AA (0.07 miles, Duston) has 100% superfast coverage and 97.6% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN5 6AB 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.

Pulling the data together for NN5 6AB, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN5 6AB 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.

Before making a decision about NN5 6AB, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

NN5 6AB 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.