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Broadband in NN14 1QL

Rothwell, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN14 1QL

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN14 1QL

Based on 2 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

29

Mbps

Upload

2

Mbps

Latency

18

ms

Tests

2

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN14 1QL

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN14 1QL

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.4

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 23

violent crime48%11
anti social behaviour22%5
criminal damage arson13%3
public order9%2
drugs4%1
vehicle crime4%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Wren Spinney Community SchoolAcademy special converterNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Youth Works Community CollegeOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Brambleside Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 014B

Population

1,792

Census 2021

Density

467

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027125

Overall IMD Decile

10 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

30,174

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Kettering 003C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income1029,764Least deprived
Employment927,918Least deprived
Education78Above average
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

1.4 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

1.6 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

1.6 mi

away

Believ

CCS2 points

1.6 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

1.6 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

WOODLAND HOSPITAL - OUTPATIENTS

NN16 8XF·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

KETTERING AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE

NN16 8UZ·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

GLENDON WOOD HOSPITAL

NN14 1QF·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ESKDAILL MEDICAL

NN16 8DN·1.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WEAVERS MEDICAL

NN16 8DN·1.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN14 1QL

Rothwell is home to NN14 1QL. 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 NN14 1QL stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN14 1QL tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps 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 1QL mean in practice? Upload speeds average 2.14 Mbps. Video calls may drop quality under load. Consider wired connections for important meetings. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 18 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.

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

Real-world download speeds at NN14 1QL average 28.8 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 2.14 Mbps. Latency sits at 18 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN14 1QL, 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.41 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

In the latest month of data, 23 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN14 1QL is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 1.29 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 1QL 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 1QL has a population of approximately 1792. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN14 1QL is Finsbury Park, 64.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 64.9 miles. London Euston offers another option at 66.5 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 1QL 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 1QL 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.

Suitability scores for NN14 1QL: remote working 35/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN14 1QL is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Rothwell, 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%.

How does NN14 1QL compare to its neighbours? NN14 1QQ (0.26 miles, Rothwell) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN16 8FB (0.48 miles, Rothwell) has 11.1% superfast coverage and 11.1% gigabit. NN16 8SD (0.49 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 8FX (0.53 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN14 1QL, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN14 1QL, here is what stands out. Broadband is the main concern at NN14 1QL. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. North 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. Rothwell 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.

Data is a starting point for Rothwell. 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.

This covers the key data for NN14 1QL. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Rothwell hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about NN14 1QL

What are the broadband speeds available at NN14 1QL?

Broadband is available at NN14 1QL. Contact local providers for specific speed information.

What is the average house price near NN14 1QL?

No recent house price data is available for NN14 1QL.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN14 1QL?

NN14 1QL has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN14 1QL area?

The nearest school is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Academy sponsor led), 1.29 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN14 1QL compare to other areas?

23 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is NN14 1QL for remote working?

NN14 1QL scores 35/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN14 1QL?

4G outdoor coverage at NN14 1QL is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN14 1QL?

EPC data for NN14 1QL is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN14 1QL?

The most common council tax band near NN14 1QL is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN14 1QL?

GP surgery data for NN14 1QL is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN14 1QL?

The nearest train station to NN14 1QL is Finsbury Park, 64.7 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN14 1QL a suitable area for families?

NN14 1QL scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN14 1QL?

Air quality at NN14 1QL is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN14 1QL?

EV charging data for NN14 1QL is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN14 1QL?

Full fibre availability at NN14 1QL is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

NN14 1QL

Remote Worker

35

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

80

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Rothwell

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027125

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