Broadband in NN5 6GD

Thinking about Upton? This guide breaks down the key data for NN5 6GD, from broadband speeds to schools, crime figures, and house prices. No guesswork, just the numbers.

Internet access at NN5 6GD is well above average. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% 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 253 Mbps and upload of 145 Mbps, with 16ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 123 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN5 6GD meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 100% 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 6GD comes in at £266,786 from 7 sales on record. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Upton recorded 179 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 63 incidents, followed by shoplifting (34). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

There are 5 schools in the surrounding area. The nearest is The Duston School (Academy converter), 0.42 miles away. St Luke's Church of England Primary School is also nearby at 0.71 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN5 6GD 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. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 1,895 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (3886 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 6 out of 10, making it less deprived than average. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas.

Transport connections are reasonable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 2.5 miles away. Long Buckby (6.1 mi) and Wellingborough (12.7 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 7.63 miles away.

Council tax in West Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 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%.

Overall, NN5 6GD has its strengths and trade-offs like any area. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.