Broadband in NN14 1LS

Orton is home to NN14 1LS. 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.

20% of premises at NN14 1LS can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 20% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 20% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 20% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN14 1LS gives a better picture of what to expect. 80% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 20% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN14 1LS mean in practice? Upload speeds average 530.51 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 7 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN14 1LS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN14 1LS see average downloads of 447.05 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 530.51 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 5 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN14 1LS fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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 4.69 km away.

0 crimes were reported near NN14 1LS in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Loddington CofE (VA) Primary School is the closest school at 0.93 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 1LS 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 NN14 1LS has a population of approximately 1455. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN14 1LS is Ealing Broadway, 65.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 65.3 miles. London Euston offers another option at 67.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 1LS is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN14 1LS is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN14 1LS: remote working 20/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN14 1LS falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Orton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN14 postcode area contains 1190 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN14 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN14 1LS is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 1LS compare to its neighbours? NN14 1LJ (0.08 miles, Orton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 6AA (0.57 miles, Rothwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN14 1LH (0.58 miles, Loddington) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 1LW (0.64 miles, Rothwell) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN14 1LS 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 NN14 1LS, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 NN14 1LS, 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.

NN14 1LS in Orton: 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.