NN7 postcode
Broadband in NN7 4JZ
Norton, West Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 11 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
57% Gigabit
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN7 4JZ
Norton covers the NN7 4JZ postcode in West Northamptonshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.
Broadband at NN7 4JZ is mixed. Superfast reaches 57% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 57%. 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: 57% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN7 4JZ: 148 Mbps. Upload: 31 Mbps. Latency: 5ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.
Every premises at NN7 4JZ meets the broadband USO. 57.1% have access to 300 Mbps+. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 57.1% of premises.
Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.72km. 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.
Homes here average £280,000. That's below the UK average of £290,000. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. A 10% deposit would be around £28,000. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.
Crime figures for this area: 0 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. 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 NN7 4JZ. Nearest: Flore Church of England Primary School. Distance: 2.36 miles. Type: Voluntary controlled school. Second nearest: Long Buckby Junior School (2.42 mi). Also: Brington Primary School (2.46 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.
Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. 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: 2,195. Median age: 42. Rural area. 71 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.
Nearest train station: Long Buckby. Distance: 2.1 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Northampton (7.8 mi). And Rugby (10.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 3.24 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Osprey.
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: THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE. Distance: 2.5 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. 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: 50/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 90/100. Ticks the boxes for families. 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.
Norton is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.
All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN7 4JZ before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.
That's the full picture for NN7 4JZ based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 57% | 57% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 57% | 57% | TBC |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 57% | 57% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 57% | 57% | TBC |
Speed Distribution at NN7 4JZ
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN7 4JZ
Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
148
Mbps
Upload
31
Mbps
Latency
5
ms
Tests
1
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN7 4JZ
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN7 4JZ
Within 1 km
0
towers
Within 2 km
1
towers
Nearest Tower
1.7
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
NN7 4JZRemote Worker
50Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
70Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£280,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £280,000 | FOG COTTAGE |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 0
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flore Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.4 mi |
| Long Buckby Junior School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.4 mi |
| Brington Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.5 mi |
| Weedon Bec Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.5 mi |
| DSLV E-ACT Academy | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.7 mi |
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Check Deals →Flood risk
Zone 1
🟢
Very low flood risk
This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.
Flood Zone
Zone 1
Risk Level
Very Low
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Long Buckby
2.1 mi
by road
Northampton
7.8 mi
by road
Rugby
10.6 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE
new patients
GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
ABBEY HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
DANETRE MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Osprey
3.2 mi
away
Osprey
3.2 mi
away
Osprey
3.2 mi
away
Cummins Engines
3.9 mi
away
Cummins Engines
4.0 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027011
Overall IMD Decile
6 / 10
Average
Ranked
18,525
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 009A (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 24,623 | Above average |
| Employment | 9 | 27,194 | Least deprived |
| Education | 7 | 8 | Above average |
| Health | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 4 | N/A | Below average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 027A
Population
2,195
Census 2021
Density
71
per km² · Rural
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Norton
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027011
Frequently asked questions about NN7 4JZ
What are the broadband speeds available at NN7 4JZ?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 57% of premises at NN7 4JZ. Maximum download speeds reach 57% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 57%.
What is the average house price near NN7 4JZ?
Average property price near NN7 4JZ: £280,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN7 4JZ?
NN7 4JZ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
What schools are nearby in the NN7 4JZ area?
The nearest school to NN7 4JZ is Flore Church of England Primary School (Voluntary controlled school), 2.36 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN7 4JZ compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.
How suitable is NN7 4JZ for remote working?
NN7 4JZ scores 50/100 for remote working suitability, making it reasonably 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 NN7 4JZ?
4G outdoor coverage at NN7 4JZ 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 NN7 4JZ?
EPC data is not yet available for NN7 4JZ. 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 NN7 4JZ?
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 NN7 4JZ?
The nearest GP surgery to NN7 4JZ is THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE, 2.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN7 4JZ?
The nearest train station to NN7 4JZ is Long Buckby, 2.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Northampton (7.8 mi) and Rugby (10.6 mi).
Is NN7 4JZ a suitable area for families?
NN7 4JZ scores 90/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at NN7 4JZ?
Air quality at NN7 4JZ 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 NN7 4JZ?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN7 4JZ is 3.24 miles away (Osprey, CCS). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN7 4JZ?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 57% of premises at NN7 4JZ. Gigabit coverage reaches 57%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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