Broadband in NN5 7US

NN5 7US 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 7US stands at 83.3%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 75% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 75% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 75% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN5 7US maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 238.21 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 is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at NN5 7US average 383.22 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 238.21 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 17 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.39 km away. Operators present include Vodafone.

The average property price at NN5 7US is £8,250,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

157 crimes were reported near NN5 7US in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. 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 0.46 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 7US 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 7US has a population of approximately 1335. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN5 7US is Ealing Broadway, 58.3 miles away. 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 60.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN5 7US 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 7US 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 7US: remote working 65/100, family 55/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN5 7US 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 7US is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN5 7US compare to its neighbours? NN5 6NW (0.13 miles, Northampton) has 80% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN5 6NT (0.16 miles, Duston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN5 7UL (0.16 miles, Northampton) has 85.7% superfast coverage and 85.7% gigabit. NN5 6NX (0.16 miles, Duston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN5 7US, 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 7US, a few things are worth highlighting. 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 7US. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN5 7US 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.