Broadband in NN6 0LD

This is the area guide for NN6 0LD, located in Earls Barton (North 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 0LD can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 43.8% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 43.8% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 44% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN6 0LD. 56.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 43.8% 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. 43.8% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at NN6 0LD mean in practice? Upload speeds average 57.85 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 13 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 0LD. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 0LD average 314.62 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 57.85 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 54 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 0LD 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.

There are 2 cell towers within 1 km of NN6 0LD. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 0.68 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN6 0LD sit at £206,000 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 12 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN6 0LD totalled 23 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN6 0LD is Earls Barton Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.44 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 0LD 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 0LD has a population of approximately 2059. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.4 miles from NN6 0LD. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 55.7 miles. London Euston offers another option at 57.4 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN6 0LD is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN6 0LD is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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 0LD: remote working 60/100, family 80/100, value 78/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN6 0LD falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Earls Barton, 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 0LD is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 0LD compare to its neighbours? NN6 0LQ (0.02 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0LP (0.05 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0LJ (0.06 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0LT (0.06 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN6 0LD 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 0LD? Connectivity at NN6 0LD is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. North 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. Earls Barton 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.

Data is a starting point for Earls Barton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for NN6 0LD in Earls Barton. 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.