Broadband in NN13 5SN

This is the area guide for NN13 5SN, located in Cottisford (Cherwell). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 55.6%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 55.6% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 55.6% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 56% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN13 5SN. 62.5% 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 NN13 5SN into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 16.9 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 is 13 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN13 5SN yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN13 5SN see average downloads of 67.29 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 16.9 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 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 NN13 5SN, 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 62.5% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 6.23 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN13 5SN totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN13 5SN is Fringford Church of England Primary School. It is a Voluntary controlled school school, 2.11 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN13 5SN 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 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN13 5SN has a population of approximately 1100. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 48.2 miles from NN13 5SN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Richmond is the next closest at 50.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 52.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN13 5SN is Band C. The billing authority is Cherwell. The three most common bands are C (26%), D (25%), B (20%). 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN13 5SN is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.7%. 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 NN13 5SN: remote working 50/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN13 5SN is Cherwell. The immediate area is Cottisford, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN13 postcode area contains 545 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN13 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN13 5SN is below the area average of 92%.

How does NN13 5SN compare to its neighbours? NN13 5SP (0.21 miles, Cottisford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN13 5SW (0.41 miles, Cottisford) has 100% superfast coverage and 83.3% gigabit. NN13 5ST (0.53 miles, Cottisford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN13 5SR (0.57 miles, Cottisford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN13 5SN 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN13 5SN, a few things are worth highlighting. Cherwell 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. Cottisford 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN13 5SN. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for NN13 5SN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Cottisford hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.