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Broadband in NN7 1BW

Brafield on the Green, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 16 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 16 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN7 1BW

Brafield on the Green covers the NN7 1BW postcode in West Northamptonshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Strong broadband in this part of Brafield on the Green. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Brafield on the Green beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Brafield on the Green ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN7 1BW: 293 Mbps. Upload: 60 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 34 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN7 1BW meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

One cell tower within 1km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.57km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Homes here average £173,750. That's well below the UK average of £290,000. About 40% lower than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Below £250k. Stamp duty savings for first-time buyers. A 10% deposit would be around £17,375.

Police.uk data: 3 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: anti social behaviour (2). Second: violent crime (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN7 1BW. Nearest: Little Houghton Church of England Primary. Distance: 0.81 miles. Type: Voluntary aided school. Second nearest: Cogenhoe Primary School (0.96 mi). Also: Denton Primary School (1.54 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,845. Median age: 42. Rural area. 86 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Northampton. Distance: 4.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Wellingborough (7.6 mi). And Wolverton (10.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.14 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: EV Solutions.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY. Distance: 1.4 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 90/100. Ticks the boxes for families. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Brafield on the Green is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN7 1BW on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

That covers the key data for NN7 1BW. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN7 1BW

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN7 1BW

Based on 34 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

293

Mbps

Upload

60

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

34

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN7 1BW

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near NN7 1BW

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

0.6

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN7 1BW

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

90

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

85

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

House prices

Average price

£173,750

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£170,000GROVE ROAD
£177,500GROVE ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 3

anti social behaviour67%2
violent crime33%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Little Houghton Church of England PrimaryVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Cogenhoe Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Denton Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton CampusOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Ecton Brook Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Northampton

4.5 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

7.6 mi

by road

🚂

Wolverton

10.9 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY

NN7 1HT·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 5EN·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

MAYFIELD SURGERY

NN3 8DW·2.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

DR ABBAS

NN3 8DW·2.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY

NN1 5LY·3.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

4.1 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

5.7 mi

away

🔋

Shell

Type 22 points

5.9 mi

away

🔋

Shell

Type 22 points

6.0 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

6.0 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027273

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

24,447

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 002A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income720,225Above average
Employment720,212Above average
Education710Above average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 043A

Population

1,845

Census 2021

Density

86

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Brafield on the Green

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027273

Frequently asked questions about NN7 1BW

What are the broadband speeds available at NN7 1BW?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 1BW. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN7 1BW?

Average property price near NN7 1BW: £173,750. Based on 2 Land Registry sales.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN7 1BW?

NN7 1BW has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN7 1BW area?

The nearest school to NN7 1BW is Little Houghton Church of England Primary (Voluntary aided school), 0.81 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN7 1BW compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 3 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was anti social behaviour.

How suitable is NN7 1BW for remote working?

NN7 1BW scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN7 1BW?

4G outdoor coverage at NN7 1BW is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN7 1BW?

EPC data is not yet available for NN7 1BW. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN7 1BW?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN7 1BW?

The nearest GP surgery to NN7 1BW is DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY, 1.4 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN7 1BW?

The nearest train station to NN7 1BW is Northampton, 4.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include Wellingborough (7.6 mi) and Wolverton (10.9 mi).

Is NN7 1BW a suitable area for families?

NN7 1BW scores 90/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN7 1BW?

Air quality at NN7 1BW is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN7 1BW?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN7 1BW is 4.14 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN7 1BW?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 1BW. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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