Broadband in NN11 6UA

This is the area guide for NN11 6UA, located in Byfield (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

20% of premises at NN11 6UA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 20% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 20% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 20% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN11 6UA tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 80% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 20% 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.

Translating the numbers at NN11 6UA into daily use gives a clearer picture. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN11 6UA. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at NN11 6UA 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 16.26 km away.

14 crimes were reported near NN11 6UA in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include vehicle crime and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Byfield School is the closest school at 0.67 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 NN11 6UA 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 NN11 6UA has a population of approximately 2118. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN11 6UA is Ealing Broadway, 60.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Richmond is the next closest at 63 miles. Finsbury Park offers another option at 63.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN11 6UA is 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN11 6UA is available across 100% of the area. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN11 6UA: remote working 20/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN11 6UA falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Byfield, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN11 postcode area contains 1127 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN11 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN11 6UA is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN11 6UA compare to its neighbours? NN11 6UQ (0.4 miles, Woodford cum Membris) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN11 6UB (0.6 miles, Aston le Walls) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN11 6UL (0.64 miles, Byfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN11 6XR (0.68 miles, Byfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN11 6UA, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN11 6UA? Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN11 6UA. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for NN11 6UA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Byfield hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.