Broadband in NN7 3LX

Upper Heyford is home to NN7 3LX. 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 3LX stands at 42.9%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 42.9% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 42.9% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 43% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN7 3LX. 50% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 50% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. 50% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Translating the numbers at NN7 3LX into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 4.42 Mbps. Video calls on Zoom or Teams should work, though simultaneous uploads may cause lag. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 596 ms. Casual gaming works fine. Competitive or fast-paced games may suffer from delayed inputs. 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 3LX. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN7 3LX see average downloads of 29.05 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 4.42 Mbps. Latency sits at 596 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN7 3LX 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 50% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.92 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

In the latest month of data, 7 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include burglary and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The Bliss Charity School is the closest school at 0.71 miles. It is a Voluntary aided school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN7 3LX 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 3LX has a population of approximately 1708. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 58.2 miles from NN7 3LX. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 60.3 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 61.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN7 3LX 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 NN7 3LX 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN7 3LX: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN7 3LX falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Upper Heyford, 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 3LX is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN7 3LX compare to its neighbours? NN7 3LY (0.04 miles, Upper Heyford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 3HW (0.05 miles, Upper Heyford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 3LZ (0.06 miles, Upper Heyford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 3NA (0.15 miles, Upper Heyford) has 85.7% superfast coverage and 85.7% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN7 3LX gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 3LX? 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. Upper Heyford 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 3LX. 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 3LX in Upper Heyford. 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.