Broadband in NN2 7NP

This is the area guide for NN2 7NP, located in Northampton (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

75% of premises at NN2 7NP can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 75% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 75% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 75% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN2 7NP tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 25% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 75% 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 7NP mean in practice? Upload speeds average 262.4 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 is 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN2 7NP yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN2 7NP average 427.82 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 262.4 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 44 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN2 7NP, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 75% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN2 7NP. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 8. The nearest tower is 0.84 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN2 7NP sit at £300,500 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN2 7NP totalled 342 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Northampton School for Girls is the closest school at 0.39 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN2 7NP 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 7NP has a population of approximately 1363. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 57.1 miles from NN2 7NP. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.2 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59.5 miles.

Properties around NN2 7NP 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 NN2 7NP 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 NN2 7NP: remote working 50/100, family 55/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN2 7NP 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 7NP is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN2 7NP compare to its neighbours? NN2 7NW (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 7NY (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 7LG (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 7NN (0.07 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN2 7NP, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN2 7NP, here is what stands out. 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 7NP, 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.

NN2 7NP in Northampton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.