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Broadband in NN4 7HT

Great Houghton, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed33% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 27 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

33% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 27 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (33% Gigabit) is available at NN4 7HT. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN4 7HT

NN4 7HT is in Great Houghton, West Northamptonshire. This guide pulls together data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and more. Every figure is specific to this postcode or its local area. We cover broadband, real-world speeds, house prices, and crime. Plus schools, flood risk, air quality, transport, and GP access. Use it to compare against other postcodes you're considering.

Broadband at NN4 7HT is below average. Superfast covers just 33% 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. Gigabit connections: 33% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN4 7HT: 183 Mbps. Upload: 144 Mbps. Latency: 4ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.

Limited house price data for NN4 7HT. 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.

Police.uk data: 49 incidents last month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (16). Second: drugs (8). Third: anti social behaviour (8). 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 NN4 7HT. Nearest: St Andrew's College. Distance: 1.23 miles. Type: Other independent school. Second nearest: Abington Vale Primary School (1.25 mi). Also: Little Houghton Church of England Primary (1.27 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,590. Median age: 42. Rural area. 184 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 54.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (55.2 mi). And London Paddington (56.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.62 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: ST. ANDREWS HEALTH CARE - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT. Distance: 1.5 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: 38/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 70/100. 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.

Great Houghton 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.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN4 7HT 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 NN4 7HT. 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)33%
33%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)33%
33%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)33%
33%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit33%
33%
900-1,000 Mbps

Real-World Speeds at NN4 7HT

Based on 2 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

183

Mbps

Upload

144

Mbps

Latency

4

ms

Tests

2

results

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

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 NN4 7HT

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN4 7HT

Remote Worker

38

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

Family

70

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: 49

violent crime33%16
drugs16%8
anti social behaviour16%8
public order12%6
other theft6%3
criminal damage arson6%3
vehicle crime4%2
possession of weapons4%2
burglary2%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
St Andrew's CollegeOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Abington Vale Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Little Houghton Church of England PrimaryVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Northampton School for BoysAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton CampusOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.4 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

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

🚂

Ealing Broadway

54.1 mi

by road

🚂

Finsbury Park

55.2 mi

by road

🚂

London Paddington

56.5 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

ST. ANDREWS HEALTH CARE - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT

NN1 5DG·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY

NN1 5LY·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ABINGTON PARK SURGERY

NN1 5LT·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

NORTHAMPTON EXTENDED ACCESS

NN1 5BU·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

GRAND UNION PCN HUB

NN1 5LT·1.5 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)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.4 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

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

5.6 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

7.2 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

7.2 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

7.3 mi

away

🔋

Shell

Type 22 points

7.5 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: E01027202

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

20,594

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 028D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income721,511Above average
Employment618,861Average
Education710Above average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime10-1Least deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 037C

Population

1,590

Census 2021

Density

184

per km² · Suburban

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

Great Houghton

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027202

Frequently asked questions about NN4 7HT

What are the broadband speeds available at NN4 7HT?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 33% of premises at NN4 7HT. Maximum download speeds reach 33% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 33%.

What is the average house price near NN4 7HT?

No recent house price data for NN4 7HT. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN4 7HT?

NN4 7HT has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN4 7HT area?

The nearest school to NN4 7HT is St Andrew's College (Other independent school), 1.23 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN4 7HT compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 49 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN4 7HT for remote working?

NN4 7HT scores 38/100 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 NN4 7HT?

4G outdoor coverage at NN4 7HT 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 NN4 7HT?

EPC data is not yet available for NN4 7HT. 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 NN4 7HT?

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 NN4 7HT?

The nearest GP surgery to NN4 7HT is ST. ANDREWS HEALTH CARE - BCSS INPATIENT UNIT, 1.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN4 7HT?

The nearest train station to NN4 7HT is Ealing Broadway, 54.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (55.2 mi) and London Paddington (56.5 mi).

Is NN4 7HT a suitable area for families?

NN4 7HT scores 70/100 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 NN4 7HT?

Air quality at NN4 7HT is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.6 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN4 7HT?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN4 7HT is 5.62 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN4 7HT?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 33% of premises at NN4 7HT. Gigabit coverage reaches 33%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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