Broadband in NN5 7ET

This is the area guide for NN5 7ET, 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN5 7ET stands at 92.9%. That is close to the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 92.9% 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.

Translating the numbers at NN5 7ET into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 221.01 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 9 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN5 7ET see average downloads of 452.19 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 221.01 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 97 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN5 7ET, 7.1% of properties do not meet this threshold. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.38 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN5 7ET totalled 640 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 other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN5 7ET is St James Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.19 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 7ET is rated Medium (Zone 3a). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. 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 7ET has a population of approximately 1903. 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 NN5 7ET. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 59.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 7ET 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN5 7ET 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 NN5 7ET: remote working 35/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN5 7ET is West Northamptonshire. 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 7ET is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 7ET compare to its neighbours? NN5 7BF (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 7FB (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 7FA (0.06 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 96.3% gigabit. NN5 7BA (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 NN5 7ET, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN5 7ET, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN5 7ET 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.

Data is a starting point for Northampton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN5 7ET. 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.