Broadband in NN7 2EW

NN7 2EW sits in Ashton, part of West 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 0%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN7 2EW gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at NN7 2EW maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 124.6 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 6 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN7 2EW yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN7 2EW see average downloads of 109.06 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 124.6 Mbps. Latency sits at 6 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN7 2EW, 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 2.1 km away.

3 crimes were reported near NN7 2EW in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was drugs. Other frequent types include violent crime and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Ashton CofE Primary School is the closest school at 0.75 miles. It is a Voluntary controlled school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN7 2EW 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 NN7 2EW has a population of approximately 1931. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN7 2EW is Ealing Broadway, 49.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 51.6 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 52.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN7 2EW 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN7 2EW reaches 100%. 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 NN7 2EW: remote working 35/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN7 2EW falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Ashton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN7 postcode area contains 821 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN7 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does NN7 2EW compare to its neighbours? NN7 2EY (0.22 miles, Hartwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2JT (0.27 miles, Ashton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2HB (0.37 miles, Hartwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN7 2JA (0.38 miles, Hartwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN7 2EW, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN7 2EW, a few things are worth highlighting. Broadband is the main concern at NN7 2EW. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. 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. Ashton 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 NN7 2EW, 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 NN7 2EW. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Ashton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.