Broadband in NN14 2NS

This is the area guide for NN14 2NS, located in Desborough (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN14 2NS stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 94.1% 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.

The speed distribution at NN14 2NS tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 5.9% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 94.1% 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.

Translating the numbers at NN14 2NS into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 70.89 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 10 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 NN14 2NS 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 NN14 2NS average 369.33 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 70.89 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 53 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN14 2NS 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 6.46 km away.

The average property price at NN14 2NS is £410,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN14 2NS totalled 61 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Havelock Junior School is the closest school at 0.37 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 2NS 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 NN14 2NS has a population of approximately 1316. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 67.3 miles from NN14 2NS. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 67.3 miles. London Euston offers another option at 69 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 2NS is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN14 2NS is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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 NN14 2NS: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN14 2NS is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Desborough, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN14 postcode area contains 1190 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN14 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN14 2NS is above the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 2NS compare to its neighbours? NN14 2NT (0.03 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 96.9% gigabit. NN14 2FJ (0.04 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2SB (0.05 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 2SA (0.1 miles, Desborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 75% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN14 2NS 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN14 2NS, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN14 2NS is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. North 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. Desborough 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN14 2NS. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for NN14 2NS. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Desborough hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.