Broadband in NN6 0PL

This is the area guide for NN6 0PL, 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 0PL 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.

The speed distribution at NN6 0PL tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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 0PL mean in practice? Upload speeds average 30.67 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 12 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN6 0PL yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN6 0PL see average downloads of 115.71 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 30.67 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 14 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 0PL, 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 1.54 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN6 0PL sit at £195,182 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 11 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 23 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. 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.

Earls Barton Primary School is the closest school at 0.36 miles. It is a Community school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 0PL 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 0PL has a population of approximately 1914. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 54.8 miles from NN6 0PL. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 55.1 miles. London Euston offers another option at 56.8 miles.

Properties around NN6 0PL most commonly fall into council tax 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 0PL 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 0PL: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN6 0PL 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 0PL is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 0PL compare to its neighbours? NN6 0PN (0.05 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0PJ (0.05 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0PH (0.07 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0DE (0.07 miles, Earls Barton) 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 0PL, 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 0PL, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN6 0PL 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 0PL 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.