Broadband in NN14 4LE

NN14 4LE sits in Thrapston, 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN14 4LE stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 19.2% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 19.2% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 19% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN14 4LE. 80.8% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 19.2% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster 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 4LE mean in practice? Upload speeds average 78.57 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. 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 4LE. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN14 4LE see average downloads of 141.12 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 78.57 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 10 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN14 4LE 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 8.87 km away.

In the latest month of data, 28 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 other theft and vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN14 4LE is Thrapston Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.29 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 4LE 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 4LE has a population of approximately 2188. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN14 4LE is Finsbury Park, 60.3 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 61.7 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 62.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 4LE 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN14 4LE 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.

Suitability scores for NN14 4LE: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN14 4LE falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Thrapston, 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 4LE is above the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 4LE compare to its neighbours? NN14 4LL (0.04 miles, Thrapston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 4PA (0.04 miles, Thrapston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 4PD (0.06 miles, Thrapston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 4NP (0.06 miles, Thrapston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN14 4LE 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 4LE, a few things are worth highlighting. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN14 4LE. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for NN14 4LE. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Thrapston hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.