Broadband in NN4 7YD

NN4 7YD 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.

Strong broadband in this part of Great Houghton. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Great Houghton beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Great Houghton ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN4 7YD: 18 Mbps. Upload: 18 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. Well below the UK average of 70 Mbps. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Consider 4G home broadband as a backup option.

Average property price near NN4 7YD: £16,981,794. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 5756% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. 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: 49 in one 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. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN4 7YD. Nearest: St Andrew's College. Distance: 0.81 miles. Type: Other independent school. Second nearest: Abington Vale Primary School (0.84 mi). Also: Northampton School for Boys (0.86 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Low. Zone: Zone 2. Small chance of flooding. Check if the property has a history of flood claims. 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: 54.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (55.7 mi). And London Paddington (56.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.57 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 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 65/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. 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+. Real-world speeds are low here. Consider a provider with a minimum speed guarantee. Ofcom's code of practice covers this.

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.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN4 7YD 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's the full picture for NN4 7YD based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.