Broadband in NN9 5RJ

NN9 5RJ 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 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.

The speed distribution at NN9 5RJ 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.

Translating the numbers at NN9 5RJ into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 102.09 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 sits at 16 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN9 5RJ 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 NN9 5RJ average 776.96 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 102.09 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 4 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN9 5RJ 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 4.24 km away.

The average property price at NN9 5RJ is £273,333. That is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 42 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. 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 0.3 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 5RJ 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 5RJ has a population of approximately 2098. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN9 5RJ is Finsbury Park, 56.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 58.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN9 5RJ 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 NN9 5RJ 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 NN9 5RJ: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN9 5RJ 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 5RJ is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 5RJ compare to its neighbours? NN9 5RL (0.05 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5FG (0.06 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 8.7% gigabit. NN9 5WQ (0.07 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 5WD (0.07 miles, Irthlingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN9 5RJ 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 NN9 5RJ, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN9 5RJ 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.

Before making a decision about NN9 5RJ, 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 NN9 5RJ in Irthlingborough. 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.