Broadband in NN6 8QN

What's NN6 8QN actually like? We checked Guilsborough'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 8QN is mixed. Superfast reaches 88% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 88%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 88% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN6 8QN: 197 Mbps. Upload: 190 Mbps. Latency: 12ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 11 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN6 8QN meets the broadband USO. 93.3% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 93.3% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Homes here average £671,667. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 132% higher than the national figure. Based on three Land Registry transactions. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

Crime figures for this area: 6 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (2). Second: other theft (1). Third: vehicle crime (1). 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 8QN. Nearest: Guilsborough Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.17 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Guilsborough Academy (0.21 mi). Also: West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School (2.82 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: 2,717. Median age: 42. Rural area. 136 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 10 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Long Buckby. Distance: 5.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Northampton (9.2 mi). And Market Harborough (9.8 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.71 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: THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE. Distance: 0.8 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: 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: 65/100. 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.

Guilsborough 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.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN6 8QN on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

Those are the facts for NN6 8QN. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.