Broadband in NN2 7JA

NN2 7JA sits in Northampton, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN2 7JA stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN2 7JA tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN2 7JA mean in practice? Upload speeds average 126.61 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 17 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN2 7JA. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN2 7JA see average downloads of 251.14 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 126.61 Mbps. Latency sits at 17 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 183 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN2 7JA fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN2 7JA. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 5. The nearest tower is 0.82 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN2 7JA averages £222,050, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 12 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 515 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Fairfields School is the closest school at 0.22 miles. It is a Community special school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN2 7JA 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 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN2 7JA has a population of approximately 1797. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 56.6 miles from NN2 7JA. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57.8 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59 miles.

Properties around NN2 7JA 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN2 7JA reaches 100%. 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.

Suitability scores for NN2 7JA: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN2 7JA is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN2 postcode area contains 726 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN2 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN2 7JA is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN2 7JA compare to its neighbours? NN2 7JB (0.02 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 7DQ (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 7JQ (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 7DF (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN2 7JA, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 NN2 7JA, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN2 7JA is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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. Northampton 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.

Before making a decision about NN2 7JA, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for NN2 7JA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Northampton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.