NN29 postcode

Broadband in NN29 7FD

Irchester, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 7 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 7 March 2026

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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 NN29 7FD

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN29 7FD

Based on 25 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

437

Mbps

Upload

62

Mbps

Latency

12

ms

Tests

25

results

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

Digital Divide at NN29 7FD

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 NN29 7FD

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.6

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

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

House prices

Average price

£339,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£362,000BISCAY CLOSE
£316,000BISCAY CLOSE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 24

violent crime46%11
drugs13%3
criminal damage arson13%3
burglary8%2
shoplifting8%2
anti social behaviour8%2
bicycle theft4%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Irchester Community Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Whitefriars Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
South End Junior SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
South End Infant SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
Alfred Lord Tennyson School-2 SitesCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.8 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)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 040C

Population

1,787

Census 2021

Density

1016

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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: E01027337

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

22,734

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 010C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income722,028Above average
Employment619,080Average
Education421Below average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime8N/AAbove average
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

🔋

Alec-scot

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.3 mi

away

🔋

Milo-noah

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.3 mi

away

🔋

Scot-suki

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.3 mi

away

🔋

Beck-sage

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.3 mi

away

🔋

Bing-Yoko

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.4 mi

away

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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

DR PASQUALI

NN29 7AW·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

SPINNEYFIELDS SPECIALIST CARE CENTRE

NN10 9YP·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

NN10 9TR·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

PARKLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE

NN10 9EB·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN8 1LT·2.0 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 NN29 7FD

Looking at NN29 7FD in Irchester? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN29 7FD stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. 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.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN29 7FD gives a better picture of what to expect. 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 NN29 7FD maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 62.26 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 12 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 NN29 7FD 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 NN29 7FD average 437.01 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 62.26 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 25 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN29 7FD, 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.63 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN29 7FD sit at £339,000 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

24 crimes were reported near NN29 7FD in the most recent month. The level is moderate. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include drugs and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN29 7FD is Irchester Community Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.24 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN29 7FD 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 NN29 7FD has a population of approximately 1787. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 54.4 miles from NN29 7FD. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 54.8 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 56.2 miles.

Properties around NN29 7FD most commonly fall into council tax 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 NN29 7FD 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 NN29 7FD: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN29 7FD is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Irchester, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN29 postcode area contains 276 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN29 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN29 7FD is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN29 7FD compare to its neighbours? NN29 7EJ (0.03 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7EW (0.07 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7HA (0.09 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7EN (0.11 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN29 7FD, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN29 7FD, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN29 7FD 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. Irchester 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 NN29 7FD, 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 NN29 7FD in Irchester. 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 NN29 7FD

What are the broadband speeds available at NN29 7FD?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN29 7FD. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN29 7FD?

The average property price at NN29 7FD is £339,000, based on 2 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN29 7FD?

NN29 7FD has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN29 7FD area?

The nearest school is Irchester Community Primary School (Academy converter), 0.24 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN29 7FD compare to other areas?

24 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is NN29 7FD for remote working?

NN29 7FD scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN29 7FD?

4G outdoor coverage at NN29 7FD is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN29 7FD?

EPC data for NN29 7FD is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN29 7FD?

The most common council tax band near NN29 7FD is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN29 7FD?

GP surgery data for NN29 7FD is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN29 7FD?

The nearest train station to NN29 7FD is Finsbury Park, 54.4 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN29 7FD a suitable area for families?

NN29 7FD scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN29 7FD?

Air quality at NN29 7FD is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN29 7FD?

EV charging data for NN29 7FD is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN29 7FD?

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

Area suitability scores

NN29 7FD

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

80

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

Value for Money

60

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Irchester

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027337

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