Broadband in NN5 4RF

Considering Upton? NN5 4RF sits in the West Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Broadband at NN5 4RF is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Upton beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Upton ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as 300Mbps+.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN5 4RF: 287 Mbps. Upload: 173 Mbps. Latency: 12ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 252 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN5 4RF meets the broadband USO. Only 10% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Average property price near NN5 4RF: £164,375. That's well below the UK average of £290,000. About 43% lower than the national figure. Based on four Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Below £250k. Stamp duty savings for first-time buyers. A 10% deposit would be around £16,438.

145 crimes recorded in the latest month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (49). Second: shoplifting (33). Third: anti social behaviour (26). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN5 4RF. Nearest: St Luke's Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.38 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: The Duston School (0.42 mi). Also: Quinton House School (0.7 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,657. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 858 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 4 out of 10. That's mid-range. Health outcomes trail the national average.

Nearest train station: Northampton. Distance: 2.3 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Long Buckby (6.4 mi). And Wellingborough (12.7 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 7.35 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE. Distance: 0.9 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 95/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 65/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Upton sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN5 4RF at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

That's the full picture for NN5 4RF based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.