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Broadband in NN5 4BD

Upton, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 26 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 26 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN5 4BD

Considering Upton? NN5 4BD sits in the West Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Strong broadband in this part of Upton. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Upton beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Upton ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN5 4BD: 287 Mbps. Upload: 173 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 252 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN5 4BD meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Property prices in Upton average £251,899. That's below the UK average of £290,000. About 13% lower than the national figure. Based on five Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £25,190. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Crime figures for this area: 145 in one month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (49). Second: shoplifting (33). Third: anti social behaviour (26). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN5 4BD. Nearest: The Duston School. Distance: 0.35 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: St Luke's Church of England Primary School (0.43 mi). Also: Quinton House School (0.76 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: 1,657. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 858 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 4 out of 10. That's mid-range. Health outcomes trail the national average.

Nearest train station: Northampton. Distance: 2.3 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Long Buckby (6.4 mi). And Wellingborough (12.7 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 7.43 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

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: ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE. Distance: 0.8 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. 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: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. 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.

Upton sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN5 4BD 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 NN5 4BD. 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.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN5 4BD

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN5 4BD

Based on 252 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

287

Mbps

Upload

173

Mbps

Latency

12

ms

Tests

252

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN5 4BD

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near NN5 4BD

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN5 4BD

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

55

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

70

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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House prices

Average price

£251,899

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£303,000ACORN CLOSE
£265,000ACORN CLOSE
£250,000ACORN CLOSE
£241,500ACORN CLOSE
£199,995ACORN CLOSE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 145

violent crime34%49
shoplifting23%33
anti social behaviour18%26
criminal damage arson6%9
burglary6%8
robbery3%4
other theft3%4
drugs2%3
other crime2%3
public order2%3
vehicle crime2%3

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
The Duston SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Quinton House SchoolOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Duston Eldean Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Harpole Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Northampton

2.3 mi

by road

🚂

Long Buckby

6.4 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

12.7 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

NN5 6FR·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

NN2 6LS·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

PRIMARY CARE EXTENDED ACCESS

NN2 6LS·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR

NN2 6AL·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

REGENT PHARMACY

NN1 2NQ·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

7.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

7.7 mi

away

Osprey

CCS

8.6 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

8.6 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

8.6 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01032976

Overall IMD Decile

4 / 10

Below average

Ranked

12,637

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 029F (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income514,905Average
Employment926,477Least deprived
Education518Average
Health11Most deprived
Crime4N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 035A

Population

1,657

Census 2021

Density

858

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Upton

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01032976

Frequently asked questions about NN5 4BD

What are the broadband speeds available at NN5 4BD?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN5 4BD. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN5 4BD?

Average property price near NN5 4BD: £251,899. Based on 5 Land Registry sales.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN5 4BD?

NN5 4BD has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN5 4BD area?

The nearest school to NN5 4BD is The Duston School (Academy converter), 0.35 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN5 4BD compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 145 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN5 4BD for remote working?

NN5 4BD scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN5 4BD?

4G outdoor coverage at NN5 4BD is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN5 4BD?

EPC data is not yet available for NN5 4BD. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN5 4BD?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN5 4BD?

The nearest GP surgery to NN5 4BD is ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 0.8 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN5 4BD?

The nearest train station to NN5 4BD is Northampton, 2.3 miles away. Other nearby stations include Long Buckby (6.4 mi) and Wellingborough (12.7 mi).

Is NN5 4BD a suitable area for families?

NN5 4BD scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN5 4BD?

Air quality at NN5 4BD is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN5 4BD?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN5 4BD is 7.43 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN5 4BD?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN5 4BD. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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