NN7 postcode
Broadband in NN7 1LZ
Cogenhoe and Whiston, West Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 12 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at NN7 1LZ. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at NN7 1LZ
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN7 1LZ
Based on 59 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
269
Mbps
Upload
84
Mbps
Latency
7
ms
Tests
59
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN7 1LZ
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near NN7 1LZ
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£335,636
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £460,000 | ORCHARD WAY | |
| £310,000 | ORCHARD WAY | |
| £310,000 | ||
| £278,000 | ORCHARD WAY | |
| £320,000 | ORCHARD WAY | |
| £381,500 | ORCHARD WAY | |
| £385,000 | ORCHARD WAY | |
| £290,000 | ORCHARD WAY | |
| £475,000 | ORCHARD WAY | |
| £232,500 | ORCHARD WAY |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 2
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cogenhoe Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Ecton Brook Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.2 mi |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| Little Houghton Church of England Primary | Voluntary aided school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| Standens Barn Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.8 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
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 043C
Population
1,474
Census 2021
Density
226
per km² · Suburban
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027275
Overall IMD Decile
10 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
30,953
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 002C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 9 | 28,462 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 9 | 27,941 | Least deprived |
| Education | 7 | 11 | Above average |
| Health | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
| Crime | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
EV Solutions
3.2 mi
away
BP Pulse
4.8 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
5.0 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
5.0 mi
away
Orla-alma
5.8 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY
new patients
MAYFIELD SURGERY
new patients
DR ABBAS
new patients
EARLS BARTON MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
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Looking at NN7 1LZ in Cogenhoe and Whiston? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.
100% of premises at NN7 1LZ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
The speed distribution at NN7 1LZ tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.
Translating the numbers at NN7 1LZ into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 84.06 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 7 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.
Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN7 1LZ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.
Real-world download speeds at NN7 1LZ average 268.93 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 84.06 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 59 speed tests run by local users.
0% of premises at NN7 1LZ 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 2.15 km away.
House prices near NN7 1LZ sit at £335,636 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 11 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
In the latest month of data, 2 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.
The nearest school to NN7 1LZ is Cogenhoe Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.16 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at NN7 1LZ 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 1LZ has a population of approximately 1474. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.
The nearest train station to NN7 1LZ is Ealing Broadway, 54 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 54.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 56.2 miles.
Properties around NN7 1LZ most commonly fall into council tax 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 1LZ 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 1LZ: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
The local authority for NN7 1LZ is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Cogenhoe and Whiston, 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 1LZ is above the area average of 94%.
How does NN7 1LZ compare to its neighbours? NN7 1NE (0.08 miles, Cogenhoe and Whiston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 1LU (0.09 miles, Cogenhoe and Whiston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 1LY (0.11 miles, Cogenhoe and Whiston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 1NB (0.11 miles, Cogenhoe and Whiston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
Not every property at NN7 1LZ gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 1LZ, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN7 1LZ is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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. Cogenhoe and Whiston 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 1LZ, 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.
NN7 1LZ in Cogenhoe and Whiston: 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.
Frequently asked questions about NN7 1LZ
What are the broadband speeds available at NN7 1LZ?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 1LZ. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near NN7 1LZ?
The average property price at NN7 1LZ is £335,636, based on 11 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN7 1LZ?
NN7 1LZ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.
What schools are nearby in the NN7 1LZ area?
The nearest school is Cogenhoe Primary School (Academy converter), 0.16 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in NN7 1LZ compare to other areas?
2 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.
How suitable is NN7 1LZ for remote working?
NN7 1LZ scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at NN7 1LZ?
4G outdoor coverage at NN7 1LZ is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN7 1LZ?
EPC data for NN7 1LZ is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN7 1LZ?
The most common council tax band near NN7 1LZ is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN7 1LZ?
GP surgery data for NN7 1LZ is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near NN7 1LZ?
The nearest train station to NN7 1LZ is Ealing Broadway, 54 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.
Is NN7 1LZ a suitable area for families?
NN7 1LZ scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.
What is the air quality like at NN7 1LZ?
Air quality at NN7 1LZ is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN7 1LZ?
EV charging data for NN7 1LZ is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN7 1LZ?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
NN7 1LZRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
60Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Cogenhoe and Whiston
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027275
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