POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NN5 7FA postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 90.7%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 21 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 10 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £150,000Based on 66 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 90.7%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 21 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 66 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 90.7%, with 90.7% 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 400mNN5 7FA links 14 transport stops within 400m and 43 within 800m. 14 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Monmouth Road (BCT) at about 147m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Northampton Rail Station at about 883m.
Local business
145 within 1200mNN5 7FA currently links 145 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 59 food and drink, 33 grocery, 16 nightlife. The closest mapped place is One Stop at about 245m. 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 NN5 7FA in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
21 nearby school rows21 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NN5 7FA. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 9NN5 7FA has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 9 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 230, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 22 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£150,000
Strong sample. Based on 66 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NN5 7FA, 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
Food and drink
59 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (29), restaurant (16), cafe (14).
Amenity group
Grocery
33 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (31), bakery (1), greengrocer (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
16 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (15), bar (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (9), beauty (6).
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.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience at 75-77, Gladstone Road, Northampton.
Food and drink
Spencer's Takeaway
Fast Food at 79/81, Gladstone Road, Northampton.
Grocery
Spencer Mini Market
Convenience at 136, Spencer Bridge Road, Northampton.
Grocery
Dallington Stores
Convenience at 22, Dallington Road, Northampton.
Food and drink
Canton House
Fast Food at 24, Dallington Road, Northampton.
Grocery
Aarthiee Mini Market
Convenience at 10, Greenwood Road.
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
Chiltern Primary School
Primary option in NN5 6BW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Duston Eldean Primary School
Primary option in NN5 6PP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Earl Spencer Primary School
Primary option in NN5 7DE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NN5 7FA 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 NN5 7FA.
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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 NN5 7FA 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 NN5 7FA.
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Ask vetted agents
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