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Broadband in NN7 4PL

Weedon Bec, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN7 4PL

Weedon Bec covers the NN7 4PL postcode in West Northamptonshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Strong broadband in this part of Weedon Bec. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Weedon Bec beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 98%. That puts Weedon Bec ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 98% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN7 4PL: 331 Mbps. Upload: 331 Mbps. Latency: 10ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.

Every premises at NN7 4PL meets the broadband USO. 98.1% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Property prices in Weedon Bec average £370,538. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 28% higher than the national figure. Based on 13 Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £37,054. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Crime figures for this area: 9 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (5). Second: other crime (1). Third: other theft (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN7 4PL. Nearest: Weedon Bec Primary School. Distance: 0.24 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Flore Church of England Primary School (0.86 mi). Also: The Bliss Charity School (1.89 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Low. Zone: Zone 2. Small chance of flooding. Check if the property has a history of flood claims. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,790. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 994 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Education deprivation is a concern.

Nearest train station: Long Buckby. Distance: 4.6 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Northampton (7.2 mi). And Rugby (12.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.11 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Osprey.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE. Distance: 0.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 85/100. Ticks the boxes for families. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Weedon Bec sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN7 4PL before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That's the full picture for NN7 4PL based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)98%
98%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit98%
98%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN7 4PL

30–300 Mbps (2%)
300+ Mbps (98%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN7 4PL

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

331

Mbps

Upload

331

Mbps

Latency

10

ms

Tests

1

results

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

Digital Divide at NN7 4PL

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN7 4PL

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

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN7 4PL

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

85

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

Value for Money

60

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

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House prices

Average price

£370,538

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£226,500CHURCH STREET
£650,000
£245,000CHURCH STREET
£452,500CHURCH STREET
£495,000CHURCH STREET
£450,000CHURCH STREET
£215,000CHURCH STREET
£238,000CHURCH STREET
£215,000CHURCH STREET
£286,000CHURCH STREET

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 9

violent crime56%5
other crime11%1
other theft11%1
shoplifting11%1
anti social behaviour11%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Weedon Bec Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Flore Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
The Bliss Charity SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Bugbrooke Community Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆3.1 mi
Newnham Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆3.2 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 2

🟡

Flood risk: Low

This postcode is in Zone 2 — low risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 2

Risk Level

Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Long Buckby

4.6 mi

by road

🚂

Northampton

7.2 mi

by road

🚂

Rugby

12.8 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 4RX·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 3QN·3.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

DANETRE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN11 4DY·3.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ABBEY HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN11 4FE·4.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE

NN6 7QB·5.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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

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

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

Osprey

CCS

4.1 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

4.1 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

4.1 mi

away

🔋

Cummins Engines

Type 216 points

4.8 mi

away

🔋

Cummins Engines

Type 24 points

4.9 mi

away

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

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027025

Overall IMD Decile

6 / 10

Average

Ranked

18,636

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 009D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income516,278Average
Employment616,528Average
Education329Below average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime5N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 027D

Population

1,790

Census 2021

Density

994

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)

Area info

Parish

Weedon Bec

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027025

Frequently asked questions about NN7 4PL

What are the broadband speeds available at NN7 4PL?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN7 4PL. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 98%.

What is the average house price near NN7 4PL?

Average property price near NN7 4PL: £370,538. Based on 13 Land Registry sales.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN7 4PL?

NN7 4PL has a Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2 by the Environment Agency. There is a small chance of flooding in this area.

What schools are nearby in the NN7 4PL area?

The nearest school to NN7 4PL is Weedon Bec Primary School (Academy converter), 0.24 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN7 4PL compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 9 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN7 4PL for remote working?

NN7 4PL scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN7 4PL?

4G outdoor coverage at NN7 4PL is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN7 4PL?

EPC data is not yet available for NN7 4PL. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN7 4PL?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN7 4PL?

The nearest GP surgery to NN7 4PL is GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN7 4PL?

The nearest train station to NN7 4PL is Long Buckby, 4.6 miles away. Other nearby stations include Northampton (7.2 mi) and Rugby (12.8 mi).

Is NN7 4PL a suitable area for families?

NN7 4PL scores 85/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN7 4PL?

Air quality at NN7 4PL is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN7 4PL?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN7 4PL is 4.11 miles away (Osprey, CCS). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN7 4PL?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises at NN7 4PL. Gigabit coverage reaches 98%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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