Broadband in NN7 1NP

Earls Barton covers the NN7 1NP postcode in North 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.

Broadband at NN7 1NP is below average. Superfast covers just 0% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Basic only.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN7 1NP: 37 Mbps. Upload: 19 Mbps. Latency: 21ms. Below the UK average of 70 Mbps. One or two devices at a time. Not ideal for families. HD streaming works. 4K will struggle.

Every premises at NN7 1NP meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Average property price near NN7 1NP: £550,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 90% higher than the national figure. Based on three Land Registry transactions. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

Crime figures for this area: 23 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (9). Second: shoplifting (6). Third: public order (3). 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 1NP. Nearest: Earls Barton Primary School. Distance: 1.17 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Grendon Church of England Primary School (1.58 mi). Also: Cogenhoe Primary School (2.11 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: High. Zone: Zone 3b. Higher flood risk area. Check the Environment Agency flood map in detail. This will affect insurance costs. 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: 1,914. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 623 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 53.9 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (54.2 mi). And London Euston (55.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 1.77 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: EARLS BARTON MEDICAL CENTRE. 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: 96.2%. 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: 15/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 75/100. 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+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Earls Barton 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.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN7 1NP 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 1NP. 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.