Broadband in NN5 4XL

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

Connectivity in Upton is excellent. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 95% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 95%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 95% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

Availability is one thing — real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 216 Mbps and upload of 121 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures.

Every premises at NN5 4XL meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 95.2% 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.

The average house price around NN5 4XL comes in at £364,349 from 22 sales on record. That's well above the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Upton recorded 90 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 28 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (18). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Quinton House School (Other independent school), 0.29 miles away. Upton Meadows Primary School is also nearby at 0.41 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN5 4XL as Very Low for flood risk. 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 2,371 with a median age of 38. It's a semi-rural area (875 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 5 out of 10, making it around average on the deprivation scale. Education deprivation is a notable concern here.

Transport connections are convenient. The nearest train station is Northampton, 1.9 miles away. Long Buckby (7.3 mi) and Wellingborough (12.6 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 6.64 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, 1.1 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 4XL. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.