Broadband in NN14 4JJ

NN14 4JJ is in Thrapston, 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.

Strong broadband in this part of Thrapston. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Thrapston beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 33%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 33% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN14 4JJ: 247 Mbps. Upload: 141 Mbps. Latency: 12ms. 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. Data from 69 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN14 4JJ meets the broadband USO. 50% have access to 300 Mbps+. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Property prices in Thrapston average £363,125. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 25% higher than the national figure. Based on four Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £36,313. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Police.uk data: 28 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (11). Second: other theft (4). Third: vehicle crime (4). 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 NN14 4JJ. Nearest: Thrapston Primary School. Distance: 0.33 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Progress Schools - Thrapston (0.37 mi). Also: Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School (1.91 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 3a. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. 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: 2,188. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 2297 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Kettering. Distance: 8.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Wellingborough (8.6 mi). And Corby (8.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.71 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Shell Recharge Solutions.

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: THE MEADOWS SURGERY. Distance: 0.2 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: 60/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 75/100. Ticks the boxes for families. 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.

Thrapston has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN14 4JJ at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

Those are the facts for NN14 4JJ. 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.