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Broadband in NN3 5EH

Billing, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 9 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 9 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN3 5EH

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN3 5EH

Based on 65 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

281

Mbps

Upload

102

Mbps

Latency

13

ms

Tests

65

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN3 5EH

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN3 5EH

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

5

towers

Nearest Tower

0.8

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 141

violent crime44%62
anti social behaviour15%21
shoplifting9%13
criminal damage arson8%11
other theft6%9
burglary4%5
other crime4%5
vehicle crime4%5
public order3%4
drugs1%2
robbery1%2
possession of weapons1%2

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
St Andrew's Ceva Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Ecton Brook Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Rectory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Blackthorn Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Ecton Village Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 026C

Population

1,448

Census 2021

Density

4528

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027176

Overall IMD Decile

6 / 10

Average

Ranked

17,421

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 011C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income617,471Average
Employment616,788Average
Education424Below average
Health3N/ABelow average
Crime5N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

2.7 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

4.1 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

4.1 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

4.3 mi

away

🔋

Orla-alma

Type 22 pointsPod Point

5.5 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 5EN·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

MAYFIELD SURGERY

NN3 8DW·1.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

DR ABBAS

NN3 8DW·1.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

RILLWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 8HZ·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 8AW·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN3 5EH

Billing is home to NN3 5EH. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN3 5EH. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at NN3 5EH maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 102.25 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 13 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN3 5EH. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN3 5EH see average downloads of 280.78 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 102.25 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 65 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN3 5EH, 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN3 5EH. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 5. The nearest tower is 0.85 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

141 crimes were reported near NN3 5EH in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN3 5EH is St Andrew's Ceva Primary School. It is a Voluntary aided school school, 0.26 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN3 5EH 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 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN3 5EH has a population of approximately 1448. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN3 5EH is Ealing Broadway, 55.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.3 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 57.8 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN3 5EH 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 NN3 5EH 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 NN3 5EH: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN3 5EH falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Billing, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN3 postcode area contains 1293 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN3 ranges from 25% to 100%. NN3 5EH is close to the area average of 100%.

How does NN3 5EH compare to its neighbours? NN3 5HB (0.05 miles, Billing) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 5HD (0.06 miles, Billing) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 5EJ (0.08 miles, Billing) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 5DQ (0.09 miles, Billing) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN3 5EH gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 NN3 5EH? Connectivity at NN3 5EH is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. West Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Billing has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

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.

Before making a decision about NN3 5EH, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for NN3 5EH in Billing. 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN3 5EH

What are the broadband speeds available at NN3 5EH?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN3 5EH. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN3 5EH?

No recent house price data is available for NN3 5EH.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN3 5EH?

NN3 5EH has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN3 5EH area?

The nearest school is St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (Voluntary aided school), 0.26 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN3 5EH compare to other areas?

141 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is NN3 5EH for remote working?

NN3 5EH scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN3 5EH?

4G outdoor coverage at NN3 5EH is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN3 5EH?

EPC data for NN3 5EH is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN3 5EH?

The most common council tax band near NN3 5EH is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN3 5EH?

GP surgery data for NN3 5EH is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN3 5EH?

The nearest train station to NN3 5EH is Ealing Broadway, 55.6 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN3 5EH a suitable area for families?

NN3 5EH scores 55/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at NN3 5EH?

Air quality at NN3 5EH is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN3 5EH?

EV charging data for NN3 5EH is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN3 5EH?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN3 5EH

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

55

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Billing

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027176

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