Broadband in NN9 5QT

NN9 5QT sits in Irthlingborough, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN9 5QT 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.

The speed distribution at NN9 5QT tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN9 5QT mean in practice? Upload speeds average 67.94 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN9 5QT. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN9 5QT average 356.48 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 67.94 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 101 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN9 5QT, 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.

The nearest tower is 4.43 km away.

The average property price at NN9 5QT is £187,344. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 8 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

45 crimes were reported near NN9 5QT in the most recent month. The level is moderate. 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.

Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School is the closest school at 0.29 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 NN9 5QT 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 NN9 5QT has a population of approximately 1699. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 56.5 miles from NN9 5QT. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57.2 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 58.3 miles.

Properties around NN9 5QT 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN9 5QT reaches 100%. 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 NN9 5QT: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN9 5QT is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Irthlingborough, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN9 postcode area contains 665 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN9 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN9 5QT is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 5QT compare to its neighbours? NN9 5QS (0.03 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5QP (0.07 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5PS (0.09 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5QR (0.09 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN9 5QT 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.

Pulling the data together for NN9 5QT, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN9 5QT 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. Irthlingborough 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.

Data is a starting point for Irthlingborough. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

NN9 5QT in Irthlingborough: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.