Broadband in NN7 4LP

This is the area guide for NN7 4LP, located in Upper Heyford (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 33.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is 33% Superfast. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN7 4LP tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN7 4LP maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 84.43 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 11 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN7 4LP 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 4LP average 61.52 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 84.43 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 4LP, 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.13 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN7 4LP totalled 7 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. 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.

Flore Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 0.75 miles. It is a Voluntary controlled school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN7 4LP 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 4LP has a population of approximately 1708. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN7 4LP is Ealing Broadway, 58.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 60.8 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 61.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN7 4LP 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 4LP 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 4LP: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN7 4LP is West Northamptonshire. 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 4LP is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN7 4LP compare to its neighbours? NN7 3NE (0.41 miles, Upper Heyford) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN7 4NT (0.46 miles, Flore) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 4LJ (0.48 miles, Flore) has 100% superfast coverage and 91.3% gigabit. NN7 3LX (0.52 miles, Upper Heyford) has 42.9% superfast coverage and 42.9% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN7 4LP 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 4LP? 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 4LP. 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 4LP 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.