Broadband in NN5 4BL

Looking at NN5 4BL in Upton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN5 4BL stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN5 4BL tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at NN5 4BL into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 173.46 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 12 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN5 4BL yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN5 4BL see average downloads of 286.65 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 173.46 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 252 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN5 4BL 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 2.84 km away.

The average property price at NN5 4BL is £198,700. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 15 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

145 crimes were reported near NN5 4BL in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN5 4BL is The Duston School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.35 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 4BL 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 NN5 4BL has a population of approximately 1657. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN5 4BL is Ealing Broadway, 57.5 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 59.2 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 60.2 miles.

Properties around NN5 4BL most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN5 4BL reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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 NN5 4BL: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN5 4BL is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Upton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN5 postcode area contains 851 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN5 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN5 4BL is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 4BL compare to its neighbours? NN5 4BD (0.02 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 6GQ (0.04 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4BE (0.06 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4GT (0.09 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN5 4BL, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Pulling the data together for NN5 4BL, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN5 4BL is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. West Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Upton has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

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.

Data is a starting point for Upton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

NN5 4BL in Upton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.