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Broadband in NN6 0BP

Ecton, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 4 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 4 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN6 0BP

What's NN6 0BP actually like? We checked Ecton'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 0BP is below average. Superfast covers just 0% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Basic only.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN6 0BP: 171 Mbps. Upload: 38 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 12 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN6 0BP meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

One cell tower within 1km. Three within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.76km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Limited house price data for NN6 0BP. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Police.uk data: 11 incidents last month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (4). Second: burglary (3). Third: anti social behaviour (3). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near NN6 0BP. Nearest: Overstone Park School. Distance: 0.46 miles. Type: Other independent special school. Second nearest: Rectory Farm Primary School (0.66 mi). Also: Blackthorn Primary School (0.94 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: 2,075. Median age: 42. Rural area. 85 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Northampton. Distance: 5.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Wellingborough (5.7 mi). And Kettering (8.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.54 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: EV Solutions.

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: BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 1.5 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. 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: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. 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.

Ecton 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.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN6 0BP before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That covers the key data for NN6 0BP. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN6 0BP

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN6 0BP

Based on 12 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

171

Mbps

Upload

38

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

12

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN6 0BP

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 0BP

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

3

towers

Nearest Tower

0.8

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN6 0BP

Remote Worker

35

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

90

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 11

violent crime36%4
burglary27%3
anti social behaviour27%3
public order9%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Overstone Park SchoolOther independent special schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Rectory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Blackthorn Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Greenfields Specialist School for CommunicationAcademy special converterNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Overstone Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.0 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

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Northampton

5.1 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

5.7 mi

by road

🚂

Kettering

8.6 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 5EN·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

RILLWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 8HZ·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 8AW·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

MAYFIELD SURGERY

NN3 8DW·1.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

DR ABBAS

NN3 8DW·1.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

2.5 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

3.4 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

3.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

4.0 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

5.0 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027353

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

22,591

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 009F (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income927,451Least deprived
Employment926,372Least deprived
Education614Average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 038F

Population

2,075

Census 2021

Density

85

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Ecton

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027353

Frequently asked questions about NN6 0BP

What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 0BP?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at NN6 0BP. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near NN6 0BP?

No recent house price data for NN6 0BP. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 0BP?

NN6 0BP 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 0BP area?

The nearest school to NN6 0BP is Overstone Park School (Other independent special school), 0.46 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN6 0BP compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 11 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN6 0BP for remote working?

NN6 0BP scores 35/100 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 0BP?

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 0BP is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 96.2%. 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 0BP?

EPC data is not yet available for NN6 0BP. 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 0BP?

The most common council tax band in North Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 0BP?

The nearest GP surgery to NN6 0BP is BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN6 0BP?

The nearest train station to NN6 0BP is Northampton, 5.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Wellingborough (5.7 mi) and Kettering (8.6 mi).

Is NN6 0BP a suitable area for families?

NN6 0BP 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 0BP?

Air quality at NN6 0BP 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 0BP?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN6 0BP is 2.54 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 0BP?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN6 0BP. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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