Broadband in NN5 7AJ

Considering Northampton? NN5 7AJ sits in the West Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Strong broadband in this part of Northampton. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Northampton beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 38%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 4% coverage. Gigabit is available to some, not all.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN5 7AJ: 246 Mbps. Upload: 120 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 82 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN5 7AJ meets the broadband USO. Only 22.2% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.92km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Property prices in Northampton average £718,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 148% higher than the national figure. Based on five Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

Police.uk data: 300 incidents last month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (95). Second: anti social behaviour (72). Third: burglary (21). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN5 7AJ. Nearest: Lyncrest Primary School. Distance: 0.21 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Chiltern Primary School (0.31 mi). Also: St James Church of England Primary School (0.46 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,591. Median age: 32. Urban area. 5157 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 5 out of 10. That's mid-range. Health outcomes trail the national average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 56.8 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (58.3 mi). And London Paddington (59.4 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 7.8 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: EV Solutions.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE. Distance: 0.7 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 53/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Northampton is a busy, built-up area. Expect shops, takeaways, and services on your doorstep. Parking can be tight. Noise levels higher than average. Public transport links tend to be better in denser areas.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Before committing to NN5 7AJ, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

That covers the key data for NN5 7AJ. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.