Broadband in NN5 4GY

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

Internet access at NN5 4GY is well above average. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 97% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 97%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 97% of the area, making it a solid choice for digital households.

Availability is one thing — real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 106 Mbps and upload of 44 Mbps, with 27ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures.

Every premises at NN5 4GY meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 97.1% 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 NN5 4GY and 1 within 2km. The nearest mast is 1.74 km away, which may affect indoor signal quality.

House prices in Upton sit at an average of £357,145, calculated from 38 Land Registry transactions. That's well above the UK national average of around £290,000.

The latest Police.uk data shows 145 crimes in the LSOA covering NN5 4GY. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 49 incidents, followed by shoplifting (33). These numbers reflect a single month and can fluctuate, so consider the broader trend.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Quinton House School (Other independent school), 0.51 miles away. St Luke's Church of England Primary School is also nearby at 0.57 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 3.5 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.

Transport connections are reasonable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.4 miles away. Long Buckby (6.7 mi) and Wellingborough (13 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.73 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, 1.2 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%.

That's the data picture for NN5 4GY. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.