Broadband in NN5 4BQ

Thinking about Upton? This guide breaks down the key data for NN5 4BQ, from broadband speeds to schools, crime figures, and house prices. No guesswork, just the numbers.

Connectivity in Upton is excellent. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 98%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 98% of the area. That puts Upton ahead of many parts of the country.

Beyond the headline figures, here's what residents actually get. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 287 Mbps and upload of 173 Mbps, with 12ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 252 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN5 4BQ 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.

House prices in Upton sit at an average of £307,000, calculated from 12 Land Registry transactions. That's above the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Upton recorded 145 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 49 incidents, followed by shoplifting (33). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

There are 5 schools in the surrounding area. The nearest is St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 0.3 miles away. The Duston School is also nearby at 0.51 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN5 4BQ as Very Low for flood risk. That's reassuring for anyone considering the area. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

The local area has a population of 1,657 with a median age of 38. It's a semi-rural area (858 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 4 out of 10, making it around average on the deprivation scale. Health outcomes in this area lag behind the national picture.

Getting around from NN5 4BQ is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.3 miles away. Long Buckby (6.5 mi) and Wellingborough (12.7 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 7.24 miles away.

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

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 0.9 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%.

Overall, NN5 4BQ has its strengths and trade-offs like any area. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.