NN7 postcode

Broadband in NN7 2RA

Roade, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 2 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 2 March 2026

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN7 2RA

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN7 2RA

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

483

Mbps

Upload

90

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

1

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN7 2RA

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage0%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN7 2RA

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 11

violent crime27%3
anti social behaviour27%3
criminal damage arson27%3
drugs9%1
other theft9%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Roade Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Ashton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Hartwell Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.2 mi
Blisworth Community Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.3 mi

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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

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.3 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.7 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 046B

Population

2,155

Census 2021

Density

720

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027279

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

23,328

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 003C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income618,894Average
Employment619,092Average
Education328Below average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime9N/ALeast deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

4.0 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

4.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

6.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2Pulse

7.5 mi

away

Newport Pagnell - Southbound Supercharger

CCS12 pointsTesla

7.9 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 2NN·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOOTTON MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 6LW·3.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

DANES CAMP MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0NY·3.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE

NN12 6HH·4.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE

NN12 6HD·4.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN7 2RA

Roade is home to NN7 2RA. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN7 2RA stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN7 2RA gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 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 2RA mean in practice? Upload speeds average 90.32 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 11 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.

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

Ookla Speedtest users at NN7 2RA see average downloads of 482.53 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 90.32 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN7 2RA, 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 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.43 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN7 2RA totalled 11 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. 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.

Roade Primary School is the closest school at 0.69 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 2RA 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 2RA 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 50.6 miles from NN7 2RA. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 52.5 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 53.4 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN7 2RA 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 NN7 2RA 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 NN7 2RA: remote working 35/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN7 2RA is West Northamptonshire. 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%.

How does NN7 2RA compare to its neighbours? NN7 2QY (0.27 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2QJ (0.3 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2PZ (0.3 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 2QH (0.31 miles, Roade) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN7 2RA, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN7 2RA, here is what stands out. Broadband is the main concern at NN7 2RA. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. 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 2RA. 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 NN7 2RA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Roade hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about NN7 2RA

What are the broadband speeds available at NN7 2RA?

Broadband is available at NN7 2RA. Contact local providers for specific speed information.

What is the average house price near NN7 2RA?

No recent house price data is available for NN7 2RA.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN7 2RA?

NN7 2RA has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN7 2RA area?

The nearest school is Roade Primary School (Community school), 0.69 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN7 2RA compare to other areas?

11 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is NN7 2RA for remote working?

NN7 2RA scores 35/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN7 2RA?

4G outdoor coverage at NN7 2RA is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN7 2RA?

EPC data for NN7 2RA is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN7 2RA?

The most common council tax band near NN7 2RA is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN7 2RA?

GP surgery data for NN7 2RA is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN7 2RA?

The nearest train station to NN7 2RA is Ealing Broadway, 50.6 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN7 2RA a suitable area for families?

NN7 2RA scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN7 2RA?

Air quality at NN7 2RA is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN7 2RA?

EV charging data for NN7 2RA is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN7 2RA?

Full fibre availability at NN7 2RA is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

NN7 2RA

Remote Worker

35

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

90

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Roade

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027279

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