Broadband in NN5 5AA

This is the area guide for NN5 5AA, located in Northampton (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

100% of premises at NN5 5AA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN5 5AA mean in practice? Upload speeds average 217.25 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 12 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at NN5 5AA average 419.77 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 217.25 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 46 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.57 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN5 5AA averages £480,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 272 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and burglary. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN5 5AA is Lyncrest Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.31 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 5AA 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 NN5 5AA has a population of approximately 2099. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 56.5 miles from NN5 5AA. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 5AA 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN5 5AA is available across 100% of the area. 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 NN5 5AA: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN5 5AA is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN5 postcode area contains 851 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN5 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN5 5AA is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 5AA compare to its neighbours? NN5 5FJ (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5DB (0.05 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5AX (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 97.1% gigabit. NN5 5FE (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN5 5AA, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN5 5AA? Connectivity at NN5 5AA 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. Northampton 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 NN5 5AA, 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.

This covers the key data for NN5 5AA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Northampton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.