Compare broadband deals across Northampton from 18 providers, with prices from £17.99/month.
Data sources: Pricing & Providers by Switchity | Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs.
To show you these deals, we've used postcode NN1 3BH as a benchmark. Use our postcode checker to see exact speeds and availability for your specific home.
Northampton enjoys excellent broadband availability across most of the town, with nearly all premises able to access gigabit speeds through a combination of full fibre networks and Virgin Media's cable infrastructure. The central and eastern neighbourhoods benefit from particularly strong competition between multiple providers, while the western suburbs and rural fringes have slightly more limited choice.
Kingsthorpe, Spinney Hill, and Abington benefit from excellent full fibre coverage alongside Virgin Media availability, with multiple independent providers competing for custom. Weston Favell and the Billing areas enjoy similarly comprehensive network availability, giving residents here access to some of the most competitive broadband deals in town. Duston, Dallington, and Spencer have more patchy full fibre availability, though Virgin Media reaches parts of these western neighbourhoods. Far Cotton and Hunsbury Hill are well served by both Virgin Media and alternative full fibre networks. Harlestone Heath and the rural villages including Harlestone, Kislingbury, and Bugbrooke have the most limited coverage, with gaps in both full fibre and cable availability.
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Northampton has exceptionally strong alternative network presence, with over 84% of premises able to access independent full fibre providers. CityFibre has rolled out extensively across the town, covering Kingsthorpe, Abington, Weston Favell, the Billing areas, Dallington, Spencer, Duston, Far Cotton, and the southern suburbs. This network carries services from popular providers including Sky, Vodafone, Zen, toob, and Cuckoo, giving residents in these areas genuine choice between multiple gigabit-capable suppliers.
Here is a breakdown of the network coverage available across 60,942 premises in Northampton, benchmarked directly against current UK national averages.
Northampton ranks among the best-connected towns in the UK, with over 97% gigabit coverage putting it well ahead of the national average. This impressive figure reflects both widespread full fibre deployment and Virgin Media's extensive cable network, with many homes able to choose between both technologies. The high level of alternative network coverage means genuine competition exists across most neighbourhoods, which typically translates to better pricing and customer service as providers compete for business. Only a handful of premises remain limited to basic ADSL connections, meaning nearly every household has access to modern, high-speed broadband.
Data sources: Coverage statistics provided by ThinkBroadband Labs (Correct as of May 2026).
Coverage in Northampton changes street by street. All 33 neighbourhoods ranked by the share of homes and businesses that can order gigabit-capable broadband, from Ofcom's address-level data. Each guide has the full coverage picture plus the deals available at local postcodes.
| Rank | Neighbourhood | Gigabit-capable | Homes & businesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westone | 100.0% | 2,547 |
| 2 | Delapre | 99.9% | 2,613 |
| 3 | East Hunsbury | 99.9% | 3,712 |
| 4 | New Duston West | 99.9% | 2,486 |
| 5 | Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm | 99.9% | 3,465 |
| 6 | Abington | 99.8% | 3,759 |
| 7 | Boothville & Spinney Hill | 99.8% | 2,873 |
| 8 | Phippsville | 99.8% | 2,923 |
| 9 | Boughton | 99.7% | 3,150 |
| 10 | Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill | 99.6% | 2,659 |
| 11 | Kingsley Park & Racecourse | 99.6% | 2,971 |
| 12 | Sunnyside | 99.6% | 3,090 |
| 13 | Eastfield | 99.5% | 2,734 |
| 14 | Moulton | 99.5% | 3,679 |
| 15 | Thorplands & Round Spinney | 99.5% | 3,504 |
| 16 | Blackthorn & Lings | 99.3% | 2,563 |
| 17 | Little Billing | 99.3% | 3,343 |
| 18 | St Michael's Road | 99.3% | 4,348 |
| 19 | West Hunsbury | 99.3% | 3,323 |
| 20 | Wootton & Collingtree | 99.3% | 3,462 |
| 21 | St David's | 99.2% | 2,916 |
| 22 | New Duston East | 99.1% | 2,993 |
| 23 | Lodge Farm | 98.9% | 3,238 |
| 24 | Upton | 98.7% | 3,570 |
| 25 | Kingsthorpe | 98.4% | 3,202 |
| 26 | Abington Vale | 97.8% | 2,463 |
| 27 | King's Heath & Spencer | 97.3% | 4,008 |
| 28 | Stornton & Sixfields | 96.8% | 3,856 |
| 29 | Walgrave & Moulton | 95.9% | 6,393 |
| 30 | Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone | 94.0% | 5,254 |
| 31 | Cliftonville & Rushmere | 85.6% | 5,293 |
| 32 | Northampton Town Centre & Semilong | 84.9% | 5,749 |
| 33 | Billing & Riverside | 77.5% | 3,099 |
The four things worth checking before you commit to a 24-month contract.
Northampton's 18 active broadband providers keep prices competitive. Right now the best value deal is Virgin Media's M250 Broadband Only at £17.99 a month for 264Mbps on a 24-month contract. Compare the effective monthly cost (including any setup fees and rewards) to find the true cheapest deal.
The fastest full-fibre broadband deal in Northampton is Sky's Full Fibre 5 Gigafast+ at 5000Mbps for £80.00 a month. Ideal for households running multiple 4K streams, video calls or large file transfers.
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