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Broadband in NN5 4HG

Upton, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed89% Gigabit
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 28 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

89% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 28 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN5 4HG

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

Broadband coverage at NN5 4HG is mixed. Superfast reaches 89% of premises, with ultrafast at 89%. Some properties may find speeds more limited than others. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 89% 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 116 Mbps and upload of 30 Mbps, with 7ms latency.

Every premises at NN5 4HG meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 88.9% 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 4HG and 1 within 2km. The nearest mast is 1.77 km away, which may affect indoor signal quality.

The average house price around NN5 4HG comes in at £317,534 from 11 sales on record. That's above the UK national average of around £290,000.

Crime figures show 145 reported incidents in this area over the last recorded month. 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), 0.41 miles away. St Luke's Church of England Primary School is also nearby at 0.55 miles.

Flood risk at NN5 4HG is rated Very Low (Zone 1). 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 1,657 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, 2.3 miles away. Long Buckby (6.8 mi) and Wellingborough (12.9 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.7 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 4HG. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)89%
89%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)89%
89%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)89%
89%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit89%
89%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN5 4HG

2–5 Mbps (11%)
300+ Mbps (89%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN5 4HG

Based on 4 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

116

Mbps

Upload

30

Mbps

Latency

7

ms

Tests

4

results

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

Digital Divide at NN5 4HG

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)11%
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 4HG

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.8

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN5 4HG

Remote Worker

65

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

60

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

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House prices

Average price

£317,534

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£316,539WEST STREET
£301,222WEST STREET
£301,222WEST STREET
£337,012WEST STREET
£190,965WEST STREET
£295,457WEST STREET
£295,457WEST STREET
£449,750WEST STREET
£327,750WEST STREET
£349,750WEST STREET

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
Quinton House SchoolOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Kislingbury Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Upton Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Pineham Barns Primary SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆0.9 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

6.8 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

12.9 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·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 3QN·2.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ELEANOR CROSS HEALTHCARE

NN4 8QF·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE

NN1 3DS·2.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

REGENT PHARMACY

NN1 2NQ·2.7 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

6.7 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

7.0 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

8.1 mi

away

Osprey

CCS

8.7 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

8.7 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 4HG

What are the broadband speeds available at NN5 4HG?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises at NN5 4HG. Maximum download speeds reach 89% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 89%.

What is the average house price near NN5 4HG?

The average property price near NN5 4HG is £317,534 based on 11 recorded sales from HM Land Registry.

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

NN5 4HG 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 4HG area?

The nearest school to NN5 4HG is Quinton House School (Other independent school), 0.41 miles away. There are 10 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN5 4HG 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 4HG for remote working?

NN5 4HG scores 65/100 for remote working suitability, making it reasonably suited 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 4HG?

4G outdoor coverage at NN5 4HG 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 4HG?

EPC data is not yet available for NN5 4HG. 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 4HG?

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 4HG?

The nearest GP surgery to NN5 4HG is ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 1.2 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN5 4HG?

The nearest train station to NN5 4HG is Northampton, 2.3 miles away. Other nearby stations include Long Buckby (6.8 mi) and Wellingborough (12.9 mi).

Is NN5 4HG a suitable area for families?

NN5 4HG 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 4HG?

Air quality at NN5 4HG 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 4HG?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN5 4HG is 6.7 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN5 4HG?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises at NN5 4HG. Gigabit coverage reaches 89%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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