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Broadband in NN6 8NN

Creaton, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 11 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 11 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)96%
96%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)96%
96%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)96%
96%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit96%
96%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN6 8NN

10–30 Mbps (14%)
300+ Mbps (86%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN6 8NN

Based on 5 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

136

Mbps

Upload

171

Mbps

Latency

18

ms

Tests

5

results

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

Digital Divide at NN6 8NN

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)14%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage86%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 8NN

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

0.3

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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

House prices

Average price

£525,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£250,000GROOMS LANE
£800,000GROOMS LANE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 13

violent crime85%11
other crime8%1
anti social behaviour8%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Spratton Hall SchoolOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Spratton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Brixworth CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.4 mi
Guilsborough Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.5 mi
Guilsborough AcademyAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.8 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

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 002E

Population

1,912

Census 2021

Density

74

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)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027022

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

25,301

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 002E (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income824,167Above average
Employment824,205Above average
Education711Above average
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔌

BP-Pulse (POLAR)

CHAdeMO

8.1 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

9.8 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

9.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

10.0 mi

away

Osprey

CCS

10.3 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE

NN6 8QE·3.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

TURN FURLONG GP SERVICE

NN2 8BZ·4.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE PINES SURGERY

NN2 8LL·5.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

NEWMEDICA NORTHAMPTON

NN3 6JA·5.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

MOULTON SURGERY

NN3 7QP·5.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN6 8NN

Looking at NN6 8NN in Creaton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN6 8NN stands at 95.7%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 95.7% 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.

The speed distribution at NN6 8NN tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 14.3% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 85.7% 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 8NN mean in practice? Upload speeds average 170.77 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 sits at 18 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

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

Ookla Speedtest users at NN6 8NN see average downloads of 135.88 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 170.77 Mbps. Latency sits at 18 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 5 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 8NN, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 85.7% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN6 8NN. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.33 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN6 8NN averages £525,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN6 8NN totalled 13 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. 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.

Spratton Hall School is the closest school at 0.87 miles. It is a Other independent school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 8NN 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 8NN 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 8NN is Ealing Broadway, 63.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 64.3 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 65.6 miles.

Properties around NN6 8NN 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN6 8NN 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.

Suitability scores for NN6 8NN: remote working 35/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 8NN is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Creaton, 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 8NN is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 8NN compare to its neighbours? NN6 8NQ (0.18 miles, Creaton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8LU (0.19 miles, Creaton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8NP (0.19 miles, Creaton) has 90.9% superfast coverage and 90.9% gigabit. NN6 8NZ (0.26 miles, Creaton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN6 8NN, 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 8NN, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN6 8NN 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. Creaton 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 8NN. 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 NN6 8NN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Creaton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about NN6 8NN

What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 8NN?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95.7% of premises at NN6 8NN. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 95.7%.

What is the average house price near NN6 8NN?

The average property price at NN6 8NN is £525,000, based on 2 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 8NN?

NN6 8NN has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN6 8NN area?

The nearest school is Spratton Hall School (Other independent school), 0.87 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN6 8NN compare to other areas?

13 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is NN6 8NN for remote working?

NN6 8NN scores 35/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN6 8NN?

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 8NN is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN6 8NN?

EPC data for NN6 8NN is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN6 8NN?

The most common council tax band near NN6 8NN is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 8NN?

GP surgery data for NN6 8NN is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN6 8NN?

The nearest train station to NN6 8NN is Ealing Broadway, 63.1 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN6 8NN a suitable area for families?

NN6 8NN scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN6 8NN?

Air quality at NN6 8NN is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN6 8NN?

EV charging data for NN6 8NN is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 8NN?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN6 8NN

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

35

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Creaton

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027022

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