Broadband in NN5 4FL

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

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.

Availability is one thing — real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 322 Mbps and upload of 62 Mbps, with 14ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 104 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN5 4FL 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.

Property prices near NN5 4FL average £260,751, based on 7 recorded transactions. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Upton recorded 179 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 63 incidents, followed by shoplifting (34). Keep in mind that crime statistics vary month to month, so one snapshot doesn't tell the whole story.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN5 4FL. The nearest is St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 0.14 miles away. Quinton House School is also nearby at 0.41 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN5 4FL 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. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 1,895 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (3886 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 6 out of 10, making it less deprived than average. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas.

Transport connections are convenient. The nearest train station is Northampton, 1.8 miles away. Long Buckby (6.9 mi) and Wellingborough (12.3 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 7.31 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, 0.5 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.