Broadband in NN5 7AF

Northampton is home to NN5 7AF. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

100% of premises at NN5 7AF can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. 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 NN5 7AF 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 NN5 7AF mean in practice? Upload speeds average 120.23 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 is 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN5 7AF. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN5 7AF average 245.86 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 120.23 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 82 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN5 7AF, 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.05 km away.

Property at NN5 7AF averages £91,850, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 17 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN5 7AF totalled 300 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and burglary. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN5 7AF is Chiltern Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.26 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 7AF 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 NN5 7AF has a population of approximately 1591. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 56.9 miles from NN5 7AF. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.4 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59.5 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 7AF is 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 NN5 7AF 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.

Suitability scores for NN5 7AF: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN5 7AF falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Northampton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN5 postcode area contains 851 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN5 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN5 7AF is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 7AF compare to its neighbours? NN5 7BD (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 5PA (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 7AJ (0.11 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 4.4% gigabit. NN5 6AH (0.12 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN5 7AF, 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 NN5 7AF, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN5 7AF 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN5 7AF. 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 NN5 7AF. 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.