Broadband in NN10 9JW

NN10 9JW 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 9JW is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Rushden beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Rushden ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN10 9JW: 192 Mbps. Upload: 49 Mbps. Latency: 10ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 70 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN10 9JW meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

One cell tower within 1km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.6km. 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 £223,990. That's well below the UK average of £290,000. About 23% lower than the national figure. Based on five 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 £22,399.

200 crimes recorded in the latest month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (55). Second: shoplifting (48). Third: anti social behaviour (25). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN10 9JW. Nearest: Whitefriars Primary School. Distance: 0.25 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: South End Junior School (0.48 mi). Also: South End Infant School (0.54 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: 1,425. Median age: 32. Urban area. 6709 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Finsbury Park. Distance: 53.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ealing Broadway (54.4 mi). And London Kings Cross (55.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.53 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: PARKLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 0.6 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. 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 9JW 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.

Those are the facts for NN10 9JW. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.