Q1
Best network for NN1?
EE leads with 84/100 — driven by 68% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Northampton.
NN1 DISTRICT · NORTHAMPTON
Best mobile network in NN1 Northampton postcode district
Comparing EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three across 5G · 4G · 3G for the NN1 postcode district in Northampton.
RESULT · NN1 · NORTHAMPTON
Coverage for NN1 district
★ BEST OPERATOR
EE
84/100
EE delivers the strongest coverage for the NN1 district in Northampton. Scored across 5G, 4G and 3G using the latest UK operator footprint data.
Full ranking — NN1
#1
EE
#2
O2
#3
Three
#4
Vodafone
Coverage analysis — NN1
Comparing Ofcom-verified operator coverage footprints, EE comes out on top for Northampton. In this mixed urban-rural area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 84/100 — driven by good 5G coverage (68%) and rock-solid 4G at 100%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
EE consistently leads O2 by 10 points overall. While O2 reaches 50% on 5G and 97% on 4G in Northampton, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. Three and Vodafone round out the field at 73 and 72 respectively.
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Coverage FAQ — NN1
Q2
Is 5G available in NN1?
EE provides good 5G coverage at 68%. O2 follows at 50%.
Q3
Which network has the best 4G?
EE leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.
Q4
Is Three worth considering?
Three scores 73/100 in NN1 (50% 5G, 98% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.