Broadband in NN10 0PS

NN10 0PS is in Rushden, North Northamptonshire. This guide pulls together data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and more. Every figure is specific to this postcode or its local area. We cover broadband, real-world speeds, house prices, and crime. Plus schools, flood risk, air quality, transport, and GP access. Use it to compare against other postcodes you're considering.

Broadband at NN10 0PS is below average. Superfast covers just 44% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. Gigabit connections: 44% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN10 0PS: 326 Mbps. Upload: 55 Mbps. Latency: 10ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 19 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN10 0PS meets the broadband USO. Only 25% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 25% of premises. Older copper lines serve the rest. Copper connections lose speed with distance from the exchange.

Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.88km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Homes here average £188,450. That's well below the UK average of £290,000. About 35% lower than the national figure. Based on 10 Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Below £250k. Stamp duty savings for first-time buyers. A 10% deposit would be around £18,845.

236 crimes recorded in the latest month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (57). Second: shoplifting (55). Third: anti social behaviour (31). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near NN10 0PS. Nearest: Alfred Lord Tennyson School-2 Sites. Distance: 0.07 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Newton Road School (0.35 mi). Also: Denfield Park Primary School (0.38 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 2,205. Median age: 32. Urban area. 6380 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 3 out of 10. That's more deprived than average. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Crime deprivation ranks poorly. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Finsbury Park. Distance: 54.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ealing Broadway (54.8 mi). And London Kings Cross (56 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.34 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Pod Point.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 0.4 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 46/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Rushden is a busy, built-up area. Expect shops, takeaways, and services on your doorstep. Parking can be tight. Noise levels higher than average. Public transport links tend to be better in denser areas.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN10 0PS on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

NN10 0PS has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.