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Broadband in NN7 1AD

Little Houghton, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 18 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 18 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN7 1AD

NN7 1AD 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 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area. That puts Little Houghton ahead of many parts of the country.

Availability is one thing - real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 147 Mbps and upload of 28 Mbps, with 7ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures.

Every premises at NN7 1AD meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 100% 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 is 1 cell tower within 1km of NN7 1AD. The nearest mast is 0.88 km away.

House price data for NN7 1AD is limited, which can happen in areas with few residential transactions or where properties are mainly commercial.

The latest Police.uk data shows 3 crimes in the LSOA covering NN7 1AD. That's low. Anti Social Behaviour was the most common category with 2 incidents, followed by violent crime (1). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Little Houghton Church of England Primary (Voluntary aided school), 0.42 miles away. Cogenhoe Primary School is also nearby at 1.22 miles.

The Environment Agency classifies NN7 1AD as Very Low for flood risk. 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 1AD is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 4.1 miles away. Wellingborough (7.9 mi) and Wolverton (10.9 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 4.39 miles away.

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

Healthcare access is reasonable. The nearest GP surgery is DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY, 1.7 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%.

Your next step? If Little Houghton is on your shortlist, it's worth visiting in person and checking specific street-level details. The data gives you the framework, but nothing beats walking the neighbourhood.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN7 1AD

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN7 1AD

Based on 2 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

147

Mbps

Upload

28

Mbps

Latency

7

ms

Tests

2

results

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

Digital Divide at NN7 1AD

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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 NN7 1AD

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

0.9

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN7 1AD

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

90

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: 3

anti social behaviour67%2
violent crime33%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Little Houghton Church of England PrimaryVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Cogenhoe Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton CampusOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
Standens Barn Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Denton Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.9 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

🚂

Northampton

4.1 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

7.9 mi

by road

🚂

Wolverton

10.9 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY

NN7 1HT·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 5EN·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

MAYFIELD SURGERY

NN3 8DW·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

DR ABBAS

NN3 8DW·2.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY

NN1 5LY·2.7 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)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.7 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

4.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

6.0 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

6.2 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

6.2 mi

away

🔋

Shell

Type 22 points

6.3 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: E01027273

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

24,447

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 002A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income720,225Above average
Employment720,212Above average
Education710Above average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 043A

Population

1,845

Census 2021

Density

86

per km² · Rural

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

Little Houghton

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027273

Frequently asked questions about NN7 1AD

What are the broadband speeds available at NN7 1AD?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 1AD. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN7 1AD?

No recent house price data is available for NN7 1AD. This can happen in areas with very few residential sales or where the postcode covers mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN7 1AD?

NN7 1AD 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 NN7 1AD area?

The nearest school to NN7 1AD is Little Houghton Church of England Primary (Voluntary aided school), 0.42 miles away. There are 10 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN7 1AD compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 3 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was anti social behaviour.

How suitable is NN7 1AD for remote working?

NN7 1AD scores 40/100 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 NN7 1AD?

4G outdoor coverage at NN7 1AD 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 NN7 1AD?

EPC data is not yet available for NN7 1AD. 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 NN7 1AD?

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 NN7 1AD?

The nearest GP surgery to NN7 1AD is DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY, 1.7 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN7 1AD?

The nearest train station to NN7 1AD is Northampton, 4.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Wellingborough (7.9 mi) and Wolverton (10.9 mi).

Is NN7 1AD a suitable area for families?

NN7 1AD scores 90/100 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 NN7 1AD?

Air quality at NN7 1AD is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN7 1AD?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN7 1AD is 4.39 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN7 1AD?

Yes - ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 1AD. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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