Broadband in NN5 7PZ

NN5 7PZ sits in Northampton, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN5 7PZ stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN5 7PZ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 500.9 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 12 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.

Real-world download speeds at NN5 7PZ average 432.35 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 500.9 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 4 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 4. The nearest tower is 1.01 km away. Operators present include Unknown, Vodafone.

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.

Whitehills Nursery School is the closest school at 0.98 miles. It is a Local authority nursery school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 7PZ 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 7PZ 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 58.4 miles from NN5 7PZ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 59.8 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 61 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 7PZ 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 7PZ 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 7PZ: remote working 35/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN5 7PZ 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%.

How does NN5 7PZ compare to its neighbours? NN2 8US (0.46 miles, Kingsthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 8UL (0.47 miles, Kingsthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 8UT (0.48 miles, Kingsthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 8UU (0.49 miles, Kingsthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN5 7PZ, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN5 7PZ? Broadband is the main concern at NN5 7PZ. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. 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.

Before making a decision about NN5 7PZ, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for NN5 7PZ in Northampton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.