Broadband in NN4 9QS

This is the area guide for NN4 9QS, located in Rothersthorpe (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN4 9QS 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.

Translating the numbers at NN4 9QS into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 5.34 Mbps. Video calls on Zoom or Teams should work, though simultaneous uploads may cause lag. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 16 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 NN4 9QS see average downloads of 30.15 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 5.34 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN4 9QS. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.18 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

In the latest month of data, 16 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include criminal damage arson and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN4 9QS is Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.58 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN4 9QS 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 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN4 9QS has a population of approximately 1781. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN4 9QS is Ealing Broadway, 55.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.9 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 57.8 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN4 9QS 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 NN4 9QS 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 NN4 9QS: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN4 9QS falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Rothersthorpe, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN4 postcode area contains 922 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN4 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN4 9QS is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN4 9QS compare to its neighbours? NN4 9BF (0.22 miles, Hunsbury Meadows) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 9BD (0.28 miles, Hunsbury Meadows) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 9BS (0.38 miles, Hunsbury Meadows) has 45.5% superfast coverage and 45.5% gigabit. NN7 3JN (0.39 miles, Rothersthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN4 9QS has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN4 9QS, 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 NN4 9QS, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN4 9QS 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. Rothersthorpe 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 NN4 9QS. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN4 9QS in Rothersthorpe. 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.