Broadband in NN6 8PD

NN6 8PD sits in Cottesbrooke, 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 coverage here stands at 78.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 78.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 78% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN6 8PD gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN6 8PD mean in practice? Upload speeds average 43.95 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 8 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN6 8PD. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 8PD average 112.02 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 43.95 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 3 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 8PD 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 1.98 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

13 crimes were reported near NN6 8PD in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include other crime 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 8PD is Spratton Hall School. It is a Other independent school school, 2 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 8PD 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 8PD has a population of approximately 1912. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 64.2 miles from NN6 8PD. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 65.2 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 66.6 miles.

Properties around NN6 8PD 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 8PD 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN6 8PD: remote working 50/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN6 8PD falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Cottesbrooke, 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%. NN6 8PD is below the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 8PD compare to its neighbours? NN6 8PE (0.08 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8PQ (0.18 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8PF (0.31 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8PG (0.39 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN6 8PD, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 8PD, here is what stands out. 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. Cottesbrooke 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN6 8PD. 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.

NN6 8PD in Cottesbrooke: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.