Broadband in NN6 8PG

This is the area guide for NN6 8PG, located in Cottesbrooke (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

100% of premises at NN6 8PG can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN6 8PG mean in practice? Upload speeds average 11.3 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 9 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.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 8PG average 23.62 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 11.3 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 1.49 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

13 crimes were reported near NN6 8PG 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.

Guilsborough Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 2.08 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 NN6 8PG 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 8PG has a population of approximately 1912. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN6 8PG is Ealing Broadway, 64.4 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 65.5 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 66.8 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN6 8PG 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 8PG 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 8PG: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 8PG is West Northamptonshire. 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 8PG is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 8PG compare to its neighbours? NN6 8PH (0.07 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 96.6% superfast coverage and 96.6% gigabit. NN6 8PQ (0.21 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8PF (0.31 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8PE (0.33 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN6 8PG, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN6 8PG, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN6 8PG is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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.

Before making a decision about NN6 8PG, 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.

That is the full data picture for NN6 8PG in Cottesbrooke. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.