Broadband in NN5 4UX

NN5 4UX 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.

Superfast coverage here stands at 14.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 14.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 14.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 14% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN5 4UX gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN5 4UX into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 34.43 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 14 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

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

Ookla Speedtest users at NN5 4UX see average downloads of 210.5 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 34.43 Mbps. Latency sits at 14 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 21 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN5 4UX, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 50% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.34 km away.

House prices near NN5 4UX sit at £1,362,170 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 145 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. 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.

Quinton House School is the closest school at 0.08 miles. It is a Other independent school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 4UX 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 4UX has a population of approximately 1657. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN5 4UX is Ealing Broadway, 56.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.3 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59.4 miles.

Properties around NN5 4UX most commonly fall into council tax 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN5 4UX is available across 100% of the area. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN5 4UX: remote working 20/100, family 55/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN5 4UX falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. 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 4UX is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 4UX compare to its neighbours? NN5 4FD (0.1 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4DJ (0.11 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4FH (0.12 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 4DH (0.13 miles, Upton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN5 4UX, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN5 4UX, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

That is the full data picture for NN5 4UX in Upton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.