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Broadband in NN5 7ET

Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 27 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 27 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN5 7ET

Considering Northampton? NN5 7ET 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.

Broadband at NN5 7ET is mixed. Superfast reaches 93% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 93%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 93% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN5 7ET: 452 Mbps. Upload: 221 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 97 speed tests in this area.

Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.38km. 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.

Limited house price data for NN5 7ET. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Police.uk data: 640 incidents last month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (192). Second: anti social behaviour (158). Third: other theft (45). 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 7ET. Nearest: St James Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.19 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Earl Spencer Primary School (0.3 mi). Also: Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families (0.33 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 3a. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. 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: 1,903. Median age: 32. Urban area. 7956 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 2 out of 10. That's more deprived than average. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Crime deprivation ranks poorly. Health outcomes trail the national average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 56.6 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (58 mi). And London Paddington (59.2 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 7.41 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: LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR. 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: 79/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 50/100. 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.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN5 7ET on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

NN5 7ET has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)93%
93%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)93%
93%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)93%
93%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit93%
93%
900-1,000 Mbps

Real-World Speeds at NN5 7ET

Based on 97 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

452

Mbps

Upload

221

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

97

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near NN5 7ET

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.4

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN5 7ET

Remote Worker

79

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 640

violent crime30%192
anti social behaviour25%158
other theft7%45
public order6%39
vehicle crime6%37
drugs6%36
shoplifting5%34
criminal damage arson5%30
burglary4%27
robbery2%15
possession of weapons2%12
other crime1%7
theft from the person1%5
bicycle theft0%3

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
St James Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Earl Spencer Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & FamiliesLocal authority nursery schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Lyncrest Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Spring Lane Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 3a

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Flood risk: Medium

This postcode is in Zone 3a — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 3a

Risk Level

Medium

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Ealing Broadway

56.6 mi

by road

🚂

Finsbury Park

58.0 mi

by road

🚂

London Paddington

59.2 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR

NN2 6AL·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE

NN1 3DS·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

LANGHAM PLACE SURGERY

NN2 6AA·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

REGENT PHARMACY

NN1 2NQ·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

NN2 6LS·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

7.4 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

8.1 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

8.3 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

8.5 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

8.5 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027241

Overall IMD Decile

2 / 10

Most deprived

Ranked

5,648

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 017B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income39,518Below average
Employment411,377Below average
Education151Most deprived
Health2N/AMost deprived
Crime21Most deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 021B

Population

1,903

Census 2021

Density

7956

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

32

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Northampton

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027241

Frequently asked questions about NN5 7ET

What are the broadband speeds available at NN5 7ET?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises at NN5 7ET. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 93%.

What is the average house price near NN5 7ET?

No recent house price data for NN5 7ET. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN5 7ET?

NN5 7ET has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 3a by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

What schools are nearby in the NN5 7ET area?

The nearest school to NN5 7ET is St James Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 0.19 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN5 7ET compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 640 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN5 7ET for remote working?

NN5 7ET scores 79/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN5 7ET?

4G outdoor coverage at NN5 7ET is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN5 7ET?

EPC data is not yet available for NN5 7ET. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN5 7ET?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN5 7ET?

The nearest GP surgery to NN5 7ET is LEICESTER TCE HEALTHCARE CTR, 0.7 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN5 7ET?

The nearest train station to NN5 7ET is Ealing Broadway, 56.6 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (58 mi) and London Paddington (59.2 mi).

Is NN5 7ET a suitable area for families?

NN5 7ET scores 50/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN5 7ET?

Air quality at NN5 7ET is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN5 7ET?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN5 7ET is 7.41 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN5 7ET?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises at NN5 7ET. Gigabit coverage reaches 93%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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