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Broadband in NN29 7QN

Wollaston, North Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed74% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 1 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

74% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 1 March 2026

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

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Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (74% Gigabit) is available at NN29 7QN. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)97%
97%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)97%
97%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)74%
74%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit74%
74%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN29 7QN

30–300 Mbps (30%)
300+ Mbps (70%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN29 7QN

Based on 49 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

159

Mbps

Upload

133

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

49

results

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

Digital Divide at NN29 7QN

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN29 7QN

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

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

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

House prices

Average price

£257,250

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£510,000NEWTON ROAD
£310,000NEWTON ROAD
£114,000NEWTON ROAD
£95,000

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 8

violent crime63%5
anti social behaviour25%2
other theft13%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Wollaston Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
Wollaston SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Great Doddington PrimaryCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Irchester Community Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.2 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)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 040E

Population

2,474

Census 2021

Density

124

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

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: E01027354

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

21,173

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 010E (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income617,796Average
Employment720,433Above average
Education614Average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime6N/AAverage
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

🔋

Orla-alma

Type 22 pointsPod Point

2.5 mi

away

🔋

Cato-hugh

Type 22 pointsPod Point

2.5 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.7 mi

away

🔋

Liberty Charge

Type 22 points

3.2 mi

away

🔋

Liberty Charge

Type 22 points

3.2 mi

away

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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

DR PASQUALI

NN29 7AW·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HMP FIVE WELLS

NN8 2NX·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN8 1LT·3.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ALBANY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

NN8 4RW·3.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WELLINGBOROUGH EXTENDED ACCESS

NN8 4RW·3.5 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 NN29 7QN

Wollaston is home to NN29 7QN. 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.

96.8% of premises at NN29 7QN can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 74.2% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 74.2% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 74% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN29 7QN gives a better picture of what to expect. 30.4% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 69.6% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN29 7QN mean in practice? Upload speeds average 132.89 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 9 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN29 7QN. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN29 7QN average 158.89 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 132.89 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 49 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN29 7QN, 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 4.48 km away.

The average property price at NN29 7QN is £257,250. That is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

8 crimes were reported near NN29 7QN in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Wollaston Primary School is the closest school at 0.07 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN29 7QN 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 NN29 7QN has a population of approximately 2474. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 53.3 miles from NN29 7QN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 53.4 miles. London Euston offers another option at 55 miles.

Properties around NN29 7QN most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at NN29 7QN reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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 NN29 7QN: remote working 65/100, family 90/100, value 70/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN29 7QN is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Wollaston, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN29 postcode area contains 276 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN29 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN29 7QN is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN29 7QN compare to its neighbours? NN29 7AE (0.04 miles, Wollaston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7SA (0.04 miles, Wollaston) has 100% superfast coverage and 97.4% gigabit. NN29 7QZ (0.05 miles, Wollaston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN29 7RE (0.05 miles, Wollaston) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN29 7QN, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN29 7QN, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN29 7QN is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. North 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. Wollaston 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.

Before making a decision about NN29 7QN, 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 NN29 7QN in Wollaston. 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN29 7QN

What are the broadband speeds available at NN29 7QN?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96.8% of premises at NN29 7QN. Maximum download speeds reach 74% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 74.2%.

What is the average house price near NN29 7QN?

The average property price at NN29 7QN is £257,250, based on 4 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN29 7QN?

NN29 7QN has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN29 7QN area?

The nearest school is Wollaston Primary School (Academy converter), 0.07 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN29 7QN compare to other areas?

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

How suitable is NN29 7QN for remote working?

NN29 7QN scores 65/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at NN29 7QN?

4G outdoor coverage at NN29 7QN is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN29 7QN?

EPC data for NN29 7QN is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN29 7QN?

The most common council tax band near NN29 7QN is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN29 7QN?

GP surgery data for NN29 7QN is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN29 7QN?

The nearest train station to NN29 7QN is Finsbury Park, 53.3 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN29 7QN a suitable area for families?

NN29 7QN scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN29 7QN?

Air quality at NN29 7QN 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 NN29 7QN?

EV charging data for NN29 7QN is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN29 7QN?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 74.2% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN29 7QN

Remote Worker

65

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

70

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Wollaston

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027354

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