Broadband in NN14 4DT

Looking at NN14 4DT in Ringstead? 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 NN14 4DT stands at 20%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 20% Superfast. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN14 4DT gives a better picture of what to expect. 75% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 25% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN14 4DT into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 3.18 Mbps. Video calls may drop quality under load. Consider wired connections for important meetings. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 50 ms. Casual gaming works fine. Competitive or fast-paced games may suffer from delayed inputs. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN14 4DT yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN14 4DT average 25.3 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 3.18 Mbps. Latency sits at 50 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN14 4DT, 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 6.81 km away.

5 crimes were reported near NN14 4DT in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include vehicle crime and violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Ringstead Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 0.83 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 4DT 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 4DT has a population of approximately 2331. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN14 4DT is Finsbury Park, 58.3 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 59.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 60.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 4DT 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 4DT 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 4DT: remote working 20/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN14 4DT falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Ringstead, 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 4DT is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 4DT compare to its neighbours? NN14 4TU (0.45 miles, Ringstead) has 66.7% superfast coverage and 33.3% gigabit. NN14 4DU (0.46 miles, Woodford) has 18.2% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN9 6FZ (0.49 miles, Ringstead) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN14 4TW (0.56 miles, Ringstead) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN14 4DT, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 NN14 4DT? 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.

Data is a starting point for Ringstead. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for NN14 4DT in Ringstead. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.