NN6 postcode
Broadband in NN6 0TW
Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire
Superfast broadband covers 16.7% of premises here.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
17% Superfast
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 17% | 17% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 17% | 17% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at NN6 0TW
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN6 0TW
Based on 4 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
288
Mbps
Upload
71
Mbps
Latency
9
ms
Tests
4
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN6 0TW
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 0TW
Within 1 km
2
towers
Within 2 km
2
towers
Nearest Tower
0.8
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 23
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.8 mi |
| Wilby Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.1 mi |
| Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Great Doddington Primary | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.7 mi |
| Ecton Village Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 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: North Northamptonshire 038B
Population
2,059
Census 2021
Density
815
per km² · Urban
Median Age
38
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027323
Overall IMD Decile
7 / 10
Above average
Ranked
19,882
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 009B (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 6 | 17,735 | Average |
| Employment | 6 | 17,987 | Average |
| Education | 5 | 19 | Average |
| Health | 5 | N/A | Average |
| Crime | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
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
EV Solutions
0.2 mi
away
BP Pulse
1.6 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
1.7 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
1.8 mi
away
Orla-alma
2.8 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for North Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
EARLS BARTON MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
HMP FIVE WELLS
new patients
BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
ALBANY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
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Earls Barton is home to NN6 0TW. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN6 0TW stands at 16.7%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 17% Superfast. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN6 0TW. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.
Here is how the broadband at NN6 0TW maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 70.57 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 9 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.
Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN6 0TW. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.
Real-world download speeds at NN6 0TW average 288.31 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 70.57 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 4 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 0TW, 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.
There are 2 cell towers within 1 km of NN6 0TW. A handful of towers serve this area. Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 0.85 km away. Operators present include Unknown.
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.
The nearest school to NN6 0TW is Earls Barton Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.84 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at NN6 0TW 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 0TW has a population of approximately 2059. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.
The nearest train station to NN6 0TW is Ealing Broadway, 55.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.1 miles. London Euston offers another option at 57.7 miles.
The most common council tax band near NN6 0TW 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 0TW 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.
Suitability scores for NN6 0TW: remote working 20/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
NN6 0TW 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 0TW is below the area average of 89%.
How does NN6 0TW compare to its neighbours? NN6 0FX (0.21 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 2UF (0.21 miles, Earls Barton) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 0LA (0.25 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 0FQ (0.26 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.
Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN6 0TW, 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 0TW, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.
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.
NN6 0TW in Earls Barton: 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 0TW
What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 0TW?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 16.7% of premises at NN6 0TW. Maximum download speeds reach 17% Superfast.
What is the average house price near NN6 0TW?
No recent house price data is available for NN6 0TW.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 0TW?
NN6 0TW 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 0TW area?
The nearest school is Earls Barton Primary School (Community school), 0.84 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in NN6 0TW compare to other areas?
23 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.
How suitable is NN6 0TW for remote working?
NN6 0TW scores 20/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at NN6 0TW?
4G outdoor coverage at NN6 0TW is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN6 0TW?
EPC data for NN6 0TW is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN6 0TW?
The most common council tax band near NN6 0TW is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 0TW?
GP surgery data for NN6 0TW is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near NN6 0TW?
The nearest train station to NN6 0TW is Ealing Broadway, 55.8 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.
Is NN6 0TW a suitable area for families?
NN6 0TW scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.
What is the air quality like at NN6 0TW?
Air quality at NN6 0TW 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 0TW?
EV charging data for NN6 0TW is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 0TW?
Full fibre availability at NN6 0TW is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.
Area suitability scores
NN6 0TWRemote Worker
20Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
80Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Earls Barton
District
North Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027323
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