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Broadband in NN7 4LY

Flore, West Northamptonshire

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

High

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN7 4LY

Flore covers the NN7 4LY 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.

Broadband at NN7 4LY is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Flore beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN7 4LY: 151 Mbps. Upload: 131 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups.

Every premises at NN7 4LY 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.

Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.31km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Limited house price data for NN7 4LY. 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: 0 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. 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 4LY. Nearest: Flore Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.18 miles. Type: Voluntary controlled school. Second nearest: Weedon Bec Primary School (1.05 mi). Also: The Bliss Charity School (1.28 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: 2,195. Median age: 42. Rural area. 71 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Long Buckby. Distance: 4.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Northampton (6.4 mi). And Rugby (13.1 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.72 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Osprey.

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: GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE. Distance: 1.1 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: 85/100. 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.

Flore 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.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN7 4LY 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 4LY. 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)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN7 4LY

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN7 4LY

Based on 4 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

151

Mbps

Upload

131

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

4

results

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

Digital Divide at NN7 4LY

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 4LY

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.3

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN7 4LY

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

85

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: 0

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Flore Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Weedon Bec Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
The Bliss Charity SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Bugbrooke Community Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.5 mi
Campion SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.8 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 3b

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Flood risk: High

This postcode is in Zone 3b — high risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 3b

Risk Level

High

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

🚂

Long Buckby

4.5 mi

by road

🚂

Northampton

6.4 mi

by road

🚂

Rugby

13.1 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 4RX·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 3QN·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

DANETRE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN11 4DY·4.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ABBEY HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN11 4FE·4.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE

NN6 7QB·4.9 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

Osprey

CCS

4.7 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

4.7 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

4.7 mi

away

🔋

Cummins Engines

Type 216 points

5.5 mi

away

🔋

Cummins Engines

Type 24 points

5.5 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: E01027011

Overall IMD Decile

6 / 10

Average

Ranked

18,525

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 009A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income824,623Above average
Employment927,194Least deprived
Education78Above average
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime4N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 027A

Population

2,195

Census 2021

Density

71

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

Flore

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027011

Frequently asked questions about NN7 4LY

What are the broadband speeds available at NN7 4LY?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 4LY. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near NN7 4LY?

No recent house price data for NN7 4LY. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN7 4LY?

NN7 4LY has a High flood risk rating, classified as Zone 3b by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

What schools are nearby in the NN7 4LY area?

The nearest school to NN7 4LY is Flore Church of England Primary School (Voluntary controlled school), 0.18 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN7 4LY compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

How suitable is NN7 4LY for remote working?

NN7 4LY 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 4LY?

4G outdoor coverage at NN7 4LY 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 4LY?

EPC data is not yet available for NN7 4LY. 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 4LY?

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 4LY?

The nearest GP surgery to NN7 4LY is GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN7 4LY?

The nearest train station to NN7 4LY is Long Buckby, 4.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include Northampton (6.4 mi) and Rugby (13.1 mi).

Is NN7 4LY a suitable area for families?

NN7 4LY scores 85/100 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 4LY?

Air quality at NN7 4LY 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 4LY?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN7 4LY is 4.72 miles away (Osprey, CCS). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN7 4LY?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN7 4LY. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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