Broadband in NN4 7HT

NN4 7HT sits in Great Houghton, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

33.3% of premises at NN4 7HT can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 33% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN4 7HT into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 143.77 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 4 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN4 7HT see average downloads of 183.35 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 143.77 Mbps. Latency sits at 4 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.39 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN4 7HT totalled 49 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include drugs and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN4 7HT is St Andrew's College. It is a Other independent school school, 1.23 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN4 7HT 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 NN4 7HT has a population of approximately 1590. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 54.1 miles from NN4 7HT. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 55.2 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 56.5 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN4 7HT is 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 NN4 7HT 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN4 7HT: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN4 7HT is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Great Houghton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN4 postcode area contains 922 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN4 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN4 7HT is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN4 7HT compare to its neighbours? NN4 7HS (0.22 miles, Hardingstone) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 7EJ (0.24 miles, Great Houghton) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN4 7AE (0.26 miles, Great Houghton) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN4 7AG (0.29 miles, Great Houghton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN4 7HT 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 NN4 7HT, a few things are worth highlighting. 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. Great Houghton 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 NN4 7HT. 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 NN4 7HT. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Great Houghton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.