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Broadband in NN7 3PL

Bugbrooke, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 10 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 10 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN7 3PL

Bugbrooke covers the NN7 3PL 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.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Bugbrooke beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Bugbrooke 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 3PL: 247 Mbps. Upload: 160 Mbps. Latency: 8ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 90 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN7 3PL 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.

Limited house price data for NN7 3PL. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Crime figures for this area: 3 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (2). Second: anti social behaviour (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 3PL. Nearest: Bugbrooke Community Primary School. Distance: 0.1 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Campion School (0.44 mi). Also: The Bliss Charity School (1.34 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: 1,893. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 921 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Northampton. Distance: 4.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Long Buckby (6.8 mi). And Wolverton (13.2 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.9 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

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: BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE. Distance: 0.1 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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.

Bugbrooke sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN7 3PL before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That covers the key data for NN7 3PL. 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 3PL

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN7 3PL

Based on 90 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

247

Mbps

Upload

160

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

90

results

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

Digital Divide at NN7 3PL

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 3PL

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN7 3PL

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

50

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

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 3

violent crime67%2
anti social behaviour33%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Bugbrooke Community Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
Campion SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
The Bliss Charity SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Kislingbury Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Pattishall Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot 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

4.7 mi

by road

🚂

Long Buckby

6.8 mi

by road

🚂

Wolverton

13.2 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 3QN·0.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 4RX·3.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

NN5 6FR·3.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

DANES CAMP MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0NY·4.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

PENVALE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0GP·4.4 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 Charger

Type 2

4.9 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

5.3 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

5.5 mi

away

Osprey

CCS

7.3 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

7.3 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: E01027282

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

22,590

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 001A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income720,027Above average
Employment617,979Average
Education426Below average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 040A

Population

1,893

Census 2021

Density

921

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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

Bugbrooke

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027282

Frequently asked questions about NN7 3PL

What are the broadband speeds available at NN7 3PL?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 3PL. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN7 3PL?

No recent house price data for NN7 3PL. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN7 3PL?

NN7 3PL 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 3PL area?

The nearest school to NN7 3PL is Bugbrooke Community Primary School (Community school), 0.1 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN7 3PL 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 violent crime.

How suitable is NN7 3PL for remote working?

NN7 3PL 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 3PL?

4G outdoor coverage at NN7 3PL 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 3PL?

EPC data is not yet available for NN7 3PL. 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 3PL?

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 3PL?

The nearest GP surgery to NN7 3PL is BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN7 3PL?

The nearest train station to NN7 3PL is Northampton, 4.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Long Buckby (6.8 mi) and Wolverton (13.2 mi).

Is NN7 3PL a suitable area for families?

NN7 3PL 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 3PL?

Air quality at NN7 3PL 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 3PL?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN7 3PL is 4.9 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN7 3PL?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 3PL. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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