Broadband in NN7 2QB

This is the area guide for NN7 2QB, 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN7 2QB stands at 42.9%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 43% Superfast. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN7 2QB gives a better picture of what to expect. 33.3% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 66.7% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN7 2QB mean in practice? Upload speeds average 93.04 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 7 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN7 2QB. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN7 2QB see average downloads of 108.36 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 93.04 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN7 2QB fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN7 2QB. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.05 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

In the latest month of data, 11 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Blisworth Community Primary School is the closest school at 1.16 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 2QB 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 2QB has a population of approximately 2155. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 52 miles from NN7 2QB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 53.9 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 54.8 miles.

Properties around NN7 2QB 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN7 2QB 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN7 2QB: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN7 2QB 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 2QB is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN7 2QB compare to its neighbours? NN7 2LW (0.37 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 33.3% gigabit. NN7 2QA (0.37 miles, Courteenhall) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN7 2PT (0.68 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2LN (0.69 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN7 2QB, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 NN7 2QB? 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 2QB. 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 2QB 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.