Broadband in NN7 2JW

Ashton is home to NN7 2JW. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN7 2JW stands at 40%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 40% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 40% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 40% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN7 2JW. 50% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 50% 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. 50% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at NN7 2JW mean in practice? Upload speeds average 28.35 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 sits at 26 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN7 2JW 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 NN7 2JW average 107.78 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 28.35 Mbps. Latency sits at 26 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 5 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN7 2JW 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 2.6 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN7 2JW totalled 3 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. 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.

The nearest school to NN7 2JW is Ashton CofE Primary School. It is a Voluntary controlled school school, 0.96 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN7 2JW 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 2JW 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 2JW is Ealing Broadway, 48.9 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 50.9 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 51.8 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN7 2JW 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 2JW 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN7 2JW: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN7 2JW is West Northamptonshire. 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%. NN7 2JW is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN7 2JW compare to its neighbours? NN7 2JP (0.46 miles, Castlethorpe) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN7 2LE (0.8 miles, Ashton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2JR (0.86 miles, Ashton) has 100% superfast coverage and 92.1% gigabit. NN7 2JS (0.89 miles, Ashton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

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

Pulling the data together for NN7 2JW, here is what stands out. 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.

Data is a starting point for Ashton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

NN7 2JW in Ashton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.