Broadband in NN14 1QA

NN14 1QA sits in Rushton, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 33.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 33% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN14 1QA tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 100% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

What do the broadband speeds at NN14 1QA mean in practice? Upload speeds average 183.06 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 12 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well. The concentration of slow connections here is significant. For households that depend on the internet, checking real speeds before moving is essential. Satellite broadband via Starlink is worth considering.

FWA broadband has not reached NN14 1QA yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN14 1QA see average downloads of 352.2 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 183.06 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 33 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN14 1QA fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 3.72 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN14 1QA totalled 168 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN14 1QA is Rothwell Junior School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.9 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 1QA 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 1QA has a population of approximately 1698. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN14 1QA is Finsbury Park, 66.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 66.3 miles. London Euston offers another option at 67.9 miles.

Properties around NN14 1QA most commonly fall into council tax 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN14 1QA reaches 100%. 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 1QA: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN14 1QA is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Rushton, 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 1QA is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 1QA compare to its neighbours? NN14 6HN (0.21 miles, Rushton) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN14 6TR (0.4 miles, Rothwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 6TN (0.47 miles, Rothwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 6HH (0.5 miles, Rothwell) has 42.9% superfast coverage and 42.9% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN14 1QA gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN14 1QA, a few things are worth highlighting. 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. Rushton 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.

Before making a decision about NN14 1QA, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

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