Broadband in NN5 4RF

NN5 4RF sits in Upton, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

100% of premises at NN5 4RF can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. The maximum download speed recorded is 300Mbps+. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN5 4RF. 90% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 10% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN5 4RF into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 173.46 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Latency is 12 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN5 4RF yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN5 4RF average 286.65 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 173.46 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 252 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN5 4RF fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.69 km away.

House prices near NN5 4RF sit at £164,375 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

145 crimes were reported near NN5 4RF in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN5 4RF is St Luke's Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.38 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 4RF is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN5 4RF has a population of approximately 1657. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 57.4 miles from NN5 4RF. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 59.1 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 60.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 4RF is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN5 4RF reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for NN5 4RF: remote working 95/100, family 65/100, value 95/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for NN5 4RF is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Upton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN5 postcode area contains 851 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN5 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN5 4RF is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 4RF compare to its neighbours? NN5 4AP (0.03 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4RG (0.03 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4BE (0.05 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4BN (0.06 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN5 4RF, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN5 4RF? Fast broadband but distant rail links makes this a better fit for remote workers than commuters. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Upton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN5 4RF. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Upton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.