Broadband in NN7 1AB

NN7 1AB sits in Little Houghton, part of West Northamptonshire. If you're considering this area, it helps to look beyond the estate agent listings. Here's what the data actually says.

Broadband here is strong. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 85%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 85% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

Availability is one thing - real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 354 Mbps and upload of 369 Mbps, with 7ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures.

Every premises at NN7 1AB meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 83.3% of premises can access 300 Mbps or faster - well ahead of much of the country. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 100% of premises.

Mobile connectivity infrastructure could be better in this area. There are 0 cell towers within 1km of NN7 1AB and 2 within 2km. The nearest mast is 1.8 km away, which may affect indoor signal quality.

The average house price around NN7 1AB comes in at £561,304 from 7 sales on record. That's well above the UK national average of around £290,000.

The latest Police.uk data shows 3 crimes in the LSOA covering NN7 1AB. That's low. Anti Social Behaviour was the most common category with 2 incidents, followed by violent crime (1). Keep in mind that crime statistics vary month to month, so one snapshot doesn't tell the whole story.

There are 5 schools in the surrounding area. The nearest is Little Houghton Church of England Primary (Voluntary aided school), 0.24 miles away. Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus is also nearby at 1.15 miles.

Very Low flood risk here, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. That's reassuring for anyone considering the area. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.5 µg/m³. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 1,845 with a median age of 42. It's a rural area (86 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 8 out of 10, making it one of the least deprived areas in England.

Getting around from NN7 1AB is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 3.5 miles away. Wellingborough (8.1 mi) and Wolverton (11.3 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 4.52 miles away.

Council tax in West Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is reasonable. The nearest GP surgery is KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY, 2 miles away, with 5 practices in the wider area. Availability for new patients may be limited, so it is worth checking directly.

Mobile coverage is excellent, with 4G outdoor coverage at 100% and 5G reaching 98.5%.

Overall, NN7 1AB looks like a solid option for families. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.