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Broadband in NN29 7UA

Wollaston, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 11 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 11 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN29 7UA

Considering Wollaston? NN29 7UA sits in the North Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

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

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN29 7UA: 159 Mbps. Upload: 133 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 49 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN29 7UA meets the broadband USO. 100% 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.

Limited house price data for NN29 7UA. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Police.uk data: 8 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (5). Second: anti social behaviour (2). Third: other theft (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near NN29 7UA. Nearest: Wollaston Primary School. Distance: 0.13 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Wollaston School (0.51 mi). Also: Great Doddington Primary (2 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. 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: 2,474. Median age: 42. Rural area. 124 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Finsbury Park. Distance: 53.3 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Ealing Broadway (53.4 mi). And London Euston (55 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.49 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Pod Point.

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: HMP FIVE WELLS. Distance: 2.1 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. 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: 85/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 90/100. 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.

Wollaston is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

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.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN29 7UA at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

That's the full picture for NN29 7UA 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%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN29 7UA

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN29 7UA

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 7UA

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

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN29 7UA

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

NN29 7UA

Remote Worker

85

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

50

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

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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★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Great Doddington PrimaryCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.0 mi
Christopher Reeves CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.2 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

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Finsbury Park

53.3 mi

by road

🚂

Ealing Broadway

53.4 mi

by road

🚂

London Euston

55.0 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

HMP FIVE WELLS

NN8 2NX·2.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

DR PASQUALI

NN29 7AW·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 →

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

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

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)

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)

Area info

Parish

Wollaston

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027354

Frequently asked questions about NN29 7UA

What are the broadband speeds available at NN29 7UA?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN29 7UA. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN29 7UA?

No recent house price data for NN29 7UA. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

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

NN29 7UA has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN29 7UA area?

The nearest school to NN29 7UA is Wollaston Primary School (Academy converter), 0.13 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

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

In the latest month of data, 8 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN29 7UA for remote working?

NN29 7UA scores 85/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN29 7UA?

4G outdoor coverage at NN29 7UA is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 96.2%. 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 NN29 7UA?

EPC data is not yet available for NN29 7UA. 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 NN29 7UA?

The most common council tax band in North Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN29 7UA?

The nearest GP surgery to NN29 7UA is HMP FIVE WELLS, 2.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN29 7UA?

The nearest train station to NN29 7UA is Finsbury Park, 53.3 miles away. Other nearby stations include Ealing Broadway (53.4 mi) and London Euston (55 mi).

Is NN29 7UA a suitable area for families?

NN29 7UA scores 90/100 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 NN29 7UA?

Air quality at NN29 7UA 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 NN29 7UA?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN29 7UA is 2.49 miles away (Pod Point, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN29 7UA?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN29 7UA. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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