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Broadband in NN6 6ED

Cold Ashby, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN6 6ED

What's NN6 6ED actually like? We checked Cold Ashby's data across 15+ categories. Broadband speeds and real-world performance. House prices and recent sales. Crime rates and categories. Schools, flood risk, air quality, GP access, and transport links. Everything below comes from official public data. Updated regularly. Specific to this postcode wherever possible.

Broadband at NN6 6ED is below average. Superfast covers just 0% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Basic only.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN6 6ED: 185 Mbps. Upload: 165 Mbps. Latency: 16ms. 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. Data from 32 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN6 6ED meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 0% of premises. Older copper lines serve the rest. Copper connections lose speed with distance from the exchange.

Limited house price data for NN6 6ED. 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: 0 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN6 6ED. Nearest: Guilsborough Academy. Distance: 1.47 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Guilsborough Church of England Primary School (1.85 mi). Also: Naseby Church of England Primary Academy (2.56 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: 1,873. Median age: 42. Rural area. 37 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Long Buckby. Distance: 5.8 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Rugby (9 mi). And Market Harborough (9.1 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 4.98 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: BP-Pulse (POLAR).

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: THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE. Distance: 1.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. 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: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. 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.

Cold Ashby 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.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN6 6ED 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 covers the key data for NN6 6ED. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN6 6ED

5–10 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN6 6ED

Based on 32 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

185

Mbps

Upload

165

Mbps

Latency

16

ms

Tests

32

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN6 6ED

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage0%

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

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 6ED

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

NN6 6ED

Remote Worker

35

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: 0

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Guilsborough AcademyAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Guilsborough Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Naseby Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.8 mi
Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆3.2 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 West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Long Buckby

5.8 mi

by road

🚂

Rugby

9.0 mi

by road

🚂

Market Harborough

9.1 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE

NN6 8QE·1.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

CRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN6 7TT·4.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HUSBANDS BOSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

LE17 6PU·5.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE

NN6 7QB·5.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

MARKET HARBOROUGH MED.CTR

LE16 9BX·8.6 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)3.6 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

🔌

BP-Pulse (POLAR)

CHAdeMO

5.0 mi

away

🔋

Bp Pulse

Type 22 points

9.5 mi

away

🔋

Bp Pulse

Type 22 points

9.5 mi

away

Osprey

CCS

9.6 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

9.6 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: E01027030

Overall IMD Decile

6 / 10

Average

Ranked

18,630

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 001C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income926,288Least deprived
Employment826,183Above average
Education95Least deprived
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 001C

Population

1,873

Census 2021

Density

37

per km² · Rural

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

Cold Ashby

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027030

Frequently asked questions about NN6 6ED

What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 6ED?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at NN6 6ED. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near NN6 6ED?

No recent house price data for NN6 6ED. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 6ED?

NN6 6ED 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 NN6 6ED area?

The nearest school to NN6 6ED is Guilsborough Academy (Academy converter), 1.47 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN6 6ED compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

How suitable is NN6 6ED for remote working?

NN6 6ED scores 35/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN6 6ED?

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 6ED is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. 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 NN6 6ED?

EPC data is not yet available for NN6 6ED. 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 NN6 6ED?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 6ED?

The nearest GP surgery to NN6 6ED is THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE, 1.2 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN6 6ED?

The nearest train station to NN6 6ED is Long Buckby, 5.8 miles away. Other nearby stations include Rugby (9 mi) and Market Harborough (9.1 mi).

Is NN6 6ED a suitable area for families?

NN6 6ED 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 NN6 6ED?

Air quality at NN6 6ED 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 NN6 6ED?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN6 6ED is 4.98 miles away (BP-Pulse (POLAR), CHAdeMO). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 6ED?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN6 6ED. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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