NN6 postcode
Broadband in NN6 8NX
Creaton, West Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 19 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
75% Gigabit
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 75% | 75% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 75% | 75% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 75% | 75% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 75% | 75% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at NN6 8NX
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN6 8NX
Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
190
Mbps
Upload
22
Mbps
Latency
29
ms
Tests
1
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN6 8NX
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 8NX
Within 1 km
2
towers
Within 2 km
3
towers
Nearest Tower
0.7
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£1,850,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £1,850,000 | WELFORD ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 13
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilsborough Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Spratton Hall School | Other independent school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.8 mi |
| Spratton Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
| Guilsborough Academy | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.0 mi |
| Brixworth CofE VC Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 3.3 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
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
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
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).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 24,167 | Above average |
| Employment | 8 | 24,205 | Above average |
| Education | 7 | 11 | Above average |
| Health | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 7 | N/A | Above average |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
BP-Pulse (POLAR)
7.5 mi
away
Osprey
10.2 mi
away
Osprey
10.2 mi
away
Osprey
10.2 mi
away
Cummins Engines
10.5 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
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new patients
THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE
new patients
TURN FURLONG GP SERVICE
new patients
THE PINES SURGERY
new patients
MOULTON SURGERY
new patients
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Looking at NN6 8NX 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.
75% of premises at NN6 8NX can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 75% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 75% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 75% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN6 8NX. 33.3% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 66.7% 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.
Translating the numbers at NN6 8NX into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 21.78 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 sits at 29 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. 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 8NX. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.
Real-world download speeds at NN6 8NX average 189.72 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 21.78 Mbps. Latency sits at 29 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 8NX, 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 66.7% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.
There are 2 cell towers within 1 km of NN6 8NX. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 3. The nearest tower is 0.72 km away. Operators present include Unknown.
The average property price at NN6 8NX is £1,850,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.
In the latest month of data, 13 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. 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 1.65 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 8NX 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 8NX 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 8NX is Ealing Broadway, 64 miles away. 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 66.5 miles.
Properties around NN6 8NX 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 8NX 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 NN6 8NX: remote working 50/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
NN6 8NX falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. 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 8NX is below the area average of 89%.
How does NN6 8NX compare to its neighbours? NN6 8NU (0.46 miles, Creaton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8FF (0.46 miles, Cottesbrooke) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 8ND (0.5 miles, Creaton) has 96.9% superfast coverage and 96.9% gigabit. NN6 8NT (0.5 miles, Hollowell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
Not every property at NN6 8NX gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 NN6 8NX? 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 8NX. 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 8NX in Creaton: 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.
Frequently asked questions about NN6 8NX
What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 8NX?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 75% of premises at NN6 8NX. Maximum download speeds reach 75% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 75%.
What is the average house price near NN6 8NX?
The average property price at NN6 8NX is £1,850,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 8NX?
NN6 8NX 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 8NX area?
The nearest school is Guilsborough Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 1.65 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in NN6 8NX compare to other areas?
13 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.
How suitable is NN6 8NX for remote working?
NN6 8NX scores 50/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at NN6 8NX?
4G outdoor coverage at NN6 8NX is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN6 8NX?
EPC data for NN6 8NX is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN6 8NX?
The most common council tax band near NN6 8NX is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 8NX?
GP surgery data for NN6 8NX is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near NN6 8NX?
The nearest train station to NN6 8NX is Ealing Broadway, 64 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.
Is NN6 8NX a suitable area for families?
NN6 8NX scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.
What is the air quality like at NN6 8NX?
Air quality at NN6 8NX 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 8NX?
EV charging data for NN6 8NX is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 8NX?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 75% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
NN6 8NXRemote Worker
50Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
35Based 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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