Broadband in NN7 4DE

This is the area guide for NN7 4DE, located in Harpole (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

66.7% of premises at NN7 4DE can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 66.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 66.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 67% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN7 4DE into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 15.4 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 sits at 23 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at NN7 4DE average 80.18 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 15.4 Mbps. Latency sits at 23 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.28 km away.

44 crimes were reported near NN7 4DE in the most recent month. The level is moderate. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN7 4DE is Harpole Primary School. It is a Voluntary controlled school school, 1.12 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN7 4DE 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 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN7 4DE has a population of approximately 1543. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN7 4DE is Ealing Broadway, 57.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 59.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 60.6 miles.

Properties around NN7 4DE most commonly fall into council tax 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN7 4DE is available across 100% of the area. 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 NN7 4DE: remote working 50/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN7 4DE is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Harpole, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN7 postcode area contains 821 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN7 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN7 4DE is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN7 4DE compare to its neighbours? NN7 4GP (0.28 miles, Upper Heyford) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN7 4GN (0.29 miles, Harpole) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN7 3NF (0.4 miles, Upper Heyford) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN7 3QJ (0.54 miles, Kislingbury) has 100% superfast coverage and 33.3% gigabit. NN7 4DE has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN7 4DE, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 NN7 4DE, 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. Harpole 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 NN7 4DE. 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 NN7 4DE. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Harpole hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.