Broadband in NN7 2LQ

This is the area guide for NN7 2LQ, located in Roade (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 coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN7 2LQ. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN7 2LQ into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 121.44 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 6 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN7 2LQ yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN7 2LQ average 369.49 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 121.44 Mbps. Latency sits at 6 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 39 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN7 2LQ, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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.

The nearest tower is 2.6 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN7 2LQ totalled 6 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include criminal damage arson and drugs. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Roade Primary School is the closest school at 0.48 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 NN7 2LQ 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 NN7 2LQ has a population of approximately 2336. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 50.4 miles from NN7 2LQ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 52.3 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 53.2 miles.

Properties around NN7 2LQ 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 NN7 2LQ 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 NN7 2LQ: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN7 2LQ falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Roade, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN7 postcode area contains 821 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN7 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN7 2LQ is above the area average of 94%.

How does NN7 2LQ compare to its neighbours? NN7 2QP (0.2 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2QJ (0.25 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2QQ (0.27 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2LR (0.31 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN7 2LQ, 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 NN7 2LQ, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN7 2LQ 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. Roade 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 NN7 2LQ. 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 NN7 2LQ in Roade. 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.