Broadband in NN6 8AB

NN6 8AB sits in Boughton, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN6 8AB stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN6 8AB gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN6 8AB into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 110.57 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 6 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN6 8AB yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 8AB average 746.45 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 110.57 Mbps. Latency sits at 6 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 8AB fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 4. The nearest tower is 1.5 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

81 crimes were reported near NN6 8AB in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN6 8AB is The Bramptons Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.58 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 8AB 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 NN6 8AB has a population of approximately 1381. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 59.2 miles from NN6 8AB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 60.4 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 61.7 miles.

Properties around NN6 8AB 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 NN6 8AB 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 NN6 8AB: remote working 35/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 8AB is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Boughton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN6 postcode area contains 1160 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN6 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does NN6 8AB compare to its neighbours? NN6 8GA (0.12 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8GB (0.16 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8GH (0.19 miles, Boughton) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 8AA (0.37 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Not every property at NN6 8AB gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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.

Pulling the data together for NN6 8AB, here is what stands out. Broadband is the main concern at NN6 8AB. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. West 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. Boughton 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 NN6 8AB, 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.

This covers the key data for NN6 8AB. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Boughton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.