Broadband in NN5 7SL

This is the area guide for NN5 7SL, 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.

100% of premises at NN5 7SL can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN5 7SL maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 196.97 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 10 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 7SL see average downloads of 437.73 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 196.97 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 42 speed tests run by local users.

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

Property at NN5 7SL averages £1,820,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN5 7SL totalled 157 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 shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Duston Eldean Primary School is the closest school at 0.53 miles. It is a Community school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN5 7SL 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 7SL has a population of approximately 1335. 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 7SL. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 59.9 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 61.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 7SL 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 7SL 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 7SL: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN5 7SL 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 7SL is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 7SL compare to its neighbours? NN5 6BL (0.08 miles, Duston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 6NW (0.09 miles, Northampton) has 80% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN5 6NU (0.09 miles, Duston) has 100% superfast coverage and 88.5% gigabit. NN5 6NE (0.1 miles, Duston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN5 7SL gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 7SL, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN5 7SL 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN5 7SL. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for NN5 7SL. 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.