Broadband in NN7 4RE

This is the area guide for NN7 4RE, located in Weedon Bec (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

100% of premises at NN7 4RE can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 10% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 10% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 10% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN7 4RE gives a better picture of what to expect. 90% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 10% 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN7 4RE maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 267.28 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency sits at 17 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. 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 4RE. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN7 4RE see average downloads of 308.43 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 267.28 Mbps. Latency sits at 17 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 45 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN7 4RE, 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.

The nearest tower is 3.1 km away.

9 crimes were reported near NN7 4RE in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include other crime and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN7 4RE is Weedon Bec Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.29 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN7 4RE 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 4RE has a population of approximately 1790. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 59.3 miles from NN7 4RE. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 61.7 miles. Richmond offers another option at 62.4 miles.

Properties around NN7 4RE 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 4RE 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 4RE: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN7 4RE falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Weedon Bec, 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 4RE is above the area average of 94%.

How does NN7 4RE compare to its neighbours? NN7 4RF (0.06 miles, Weedon Bec) has 100% superfast coverage and 92.9% gigabit. NN7 4RQ (0.08 miles, Weedon Bec) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 4TQ (0.08 miles, Weedon Bec) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN7 4QZ (0.08 miles, Weedon Bec) has 100% superfast coverage and 37.5% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN7 4RE, 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 4RE? Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Before making a decision about NN7 4RE, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for NN7 4RE in Weedon Bec. 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.