Broadband in NN4 9ES

Upton is a neighbourhood worth knowing about. Whether you're weighing up a move or just curious about what's available, here's a detailed look at life near NN4 9ES, based on the latest official data.

Broadband here is strong. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area. That puts Upton ahead of many parts of the country.

What do people actually experience? Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 564 Mbps and upload of 71 Mbps, with 15ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 46 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN4 9ES meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 100% of premises can access 300 Mbps or faster — well ahead of much of the country. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 100% of premises.

Mobile connectivity infrastructure could be better in this area. There are 0 cell towers within 1km of NN4 9ES and 2 within 2km. The nearest mast is 1.48 km away, which may affect indoor signal quality.

The average house price around NN4 9ES comes in at £246,850 from 10 sales on record. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Upton recorded 90 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 28 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (18). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN4 9ES. The nearest is Pineham Barns Primary School (Free schools), 0.25 miles away. Quinton House School is also nearby at 0.99 miles.

Very Low flood risk here, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. That's reassuring for anyone considering the area. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.6 µg/m³. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 2,371 with a median age of 38. It's a semi-rural area (875 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 5 out of 10, making it around average on the deprivation scale. Education deprivation is a notable concern here.

Getting around from NN4 9ES is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.3 miles away. Long Buckby (7.6 mi) and Wolverton (12.5 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 5.93 miles away.

Council tax in West Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is reasonable. The nearest GP surgery is ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 1.8 miles away, with 5 practices in the wider area. Availability for new patients may be limited, so it is worth checking directly.

Mobile coverage is excellent, with 4G outdoor coverage at 100% and 5G reaching 98.5%.

Your next step? If Upton is on your shortlist, it's worth visiting in person and checking specific street-level details. The data gives you the framework, but nothing beats walking the neighbourhood.