NN6 postcode
Broadband in NN6 7WP
Crick, West Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 7 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN6 7WP
What's NN6 7WP actually like? We checked Crick'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 7WP is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Crick beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Crick ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.
Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN6 7WP: 209 Mbps. Upload: 51 Mbps. Latency: 8ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 20 speed tests in this area.
Every premises at NN6 7WP meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.
Average property price near NN6 7WP: £363,917. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 25% higher than the national figure. Based on six Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £36,392. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.
Crime figures for this area: 6 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (3). Second: criminal damage arson (2). Third: anti social behaviour (1). 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 7WP. Nearest: Crick Primary School. Distance: 0.35 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Kilsby Church of England Primary School (1.78 mi). Also: St Gabriel's CofE Academy (1.79 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: 2,533. Median age: 42. Rural area. 115 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.
Nearest train station: Long Buckby. Distance: 4.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Rugby (5 mi). And Northampton (12.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.34 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: CRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE. Distance: 0.5 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. 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.
Crick 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 7WP 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's the full picture for NN6 7WP based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | TBC |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | TBC |
Speed Distribution at NN6 7WP
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN6 7WP
Based on 20 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
209
Mbps
Upload
51
Mbps
Latency
8
ms
Tests
20
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN6 7WP
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 7WP
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Area suitability scores
NN6 7WPRemote Worker
40Based 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
60Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£363,917
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £275,000 | HOWKINS ROAD | |
| £370,000 | HOWKINS ROAD | |
| £392,500 | HOWKINS ROAD | |
| £448,000 | HOWKINS ROAD | |
| £400,000 | HOWKINS ROAD | |
| £298,000 | HOWKINS ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 6
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crick Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Kilsby Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.8 mi |
| St Gabriel's CofE Academy | Free schools | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.8 mi |
| Yelvertoft Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
| Houlton School | Free schools | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.2 mi |
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Check Deals →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
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
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Long Buckby
4.5 mi
by road
Rugby
5.0 mi
by road
Northampton
12.6 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
CRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE
new patients
HMP RYE HILL (C)
new patients
THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE
new patients
HMP ONLEY
new patients
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
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
BP-Pulse (POLAR)
0.3 mi
away
Bp Pulse
5.2 mi
away
Bp Pulse
5.2 mi
away
Cummins Engines
6.3 mi
away
Cummins Engines
6.4 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027006
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
29,189
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 003E (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 24,803 | Above average |
| Employment | 9 | 26,493 | Least deprived |
| Education | 9 | 5 | Least deprived |
| Health | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
| Crime | 8 | N/A | Above average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 004C
Population
2,533
Census 2021
Density
115
per km² · Suburban
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Crick
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027006
Frequently asked questions about NN6 7WP
What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 7WP?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN6 7WP. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near NN6 7WP?
Average property price near NN6 7WP: £363,917. Based on 6 Land Registry sales.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 7WP?
NN6 7WP 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 7WP area?
The nearest school to NN6 7WP is Crick Primary School (Community school), 0.35 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN6 7WP compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 6 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN6 7WP for remote working?
NN6 7WP scores 40/100 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 7WP?
4G outdoor coverage at NN6 7WP 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 7WP?
EPC data is not yet available for NN6 7WP. 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 7WP?
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 7WP?
The nearest GP surgery to NN6 7WP is CRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN6 7WP?
The nearest train station to NN6 7WP is Long Buckby, 4.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include Rugby (5 mi) and Northampton (12.6 mi).
Is NN6 7WP a suitable area for families?
NN6 7WP 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 7WP?
Air quality at NN6 7WP 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 7WP?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN6 7WP is 0.34 miles away (BP-Pulse (POLAR), CHAdeMO). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 7WP?
Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN6 7WP. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.
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