Broadband in NN5 7NU

This is the area guide for NN5 7NU, 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 7NU stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 56.3% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 56.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 56% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN5 7NU. 43.8% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 56.3% 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 7NU mean in practice? Upload speeds average 131.08 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 sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

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

Ookla Speedtest users at NN5 7NU see average downloads of 340.36 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 131.08 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 197 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN5 7NU fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 1.44 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN5 7NU sit at £168,500 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 132 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Kings Heath Primary Academy is the closest school at 0.19 miles. It is a Academy sponsor led school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 7NU 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 7NU has a population of approximately 1824. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 57.5 miles from NN5 7NU. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.9 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 60.1 miles.

Properties around NN5 7NU 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 NN5 7NU 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 7NU: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN5 7NU 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 7NU is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 7NU compare to its neighbours? NN5 7NT (0.03 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 7NR (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 7NP (0.04 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 7NS (0.08 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 85.7% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

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