POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NN2 7DW postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 35 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 20 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £286,950Based on 53 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 35 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 53 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
14 within 400mNN2 7DW links 14 transport stops within 400m and 36 within 800m. 14 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Student Centre (BCT) at about 90m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
23 within 1200mNN2 7DW currently links 23 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 8 grocery, 6 food and drink, 3 nightlife. The closest mapped place is The Generous George at about 390m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
6,076 online job adverts observedWest Northamptonshire local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NN2 7DW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
35 nearby school rows35 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NN2 7DW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 18NN2 7DW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 18 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 199, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 50 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£286,950
Strong sample. Based on 53 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NN2 7DW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Grocery
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (6), bakery (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Food and drink
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (4), cafe (1), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Amenity group
Personal services
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (2), beauty (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Generous George
Pub at Boughton Green Road, Northampton.
Health
Northamptonshire Healthcare Alliance Pharmacy
Pharmacy at Northampton Science Park, Kings Park Road, Northampton.
Financial services
Nationwide
Bank in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Canton Express
Fast Food at 17, Low Farm Place, Northampton.
Grocery
Obelisk Stores
Convenience at 174, Reynard Way, Northampton.
Food and drink
Banjos
Fast Food at 23, Low Farm Place, Northampton.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Primary option in NN2 7AJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Boughton Primary School
Primary option in NN2 8RG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Buckton Fields Primary School
Primary option in NN2 8ES. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NN2 7DW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NN2 7DW.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NN2 7DW with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NN2 7DW.
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Ask vetted agents
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