Broadband in NN14 4PE

NN14 4PE 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 70%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 70% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN14 4PE: 264 Mbps. Upload: 114 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. 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 51 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN14 4PE meets the broadband USO. 70% 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 £280,000. That's below the UK average of £290,000. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. A 10% deposit would be around £28,000. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Crime figures for this area: 28 in one 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. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN14 4PE. Nearest: Thrapston Primary School. Distance: 0.33 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Progress Schools - Thrapston (0.48 mi). Also: Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School (1.57 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: 2,188. 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: 8.4 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Corby (9 mi). And Wellingborough (9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.55 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: NENE VALLEY 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: 70/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 80/100. 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.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN14 4PE before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

Those are the facts for NN14 4PE. 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.