Broadband in NN6 9NS

What's NN6 9NS actually like? We checked Harrington'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.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Harrington beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Harrington ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN6 9NS: 18 Mbps. Upload: 29 Mbps. Latency: 13ms. Well below the UK average of 70 Mbps. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Consider 4G home broadband as a backup option.

Every premises at NN6 9NS meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Limited house price data for NN6 9NS. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area or new development. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices.

0 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN6 9NS. Nearest: Maidwell Primary School. Distance: 2.43 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Maidwell Hall (2.52 mi). Also: Loatlands Primary School (2.79 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: 1,455. Median age: 42. Rural area. 64 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: Market Harborough. Distance: 4.4 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Kettering (6.6 mi). And Corby (9.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 6.47 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Motor Fuel Group.

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: ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 3.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Not the closest. Factor in travel time. 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: 40/100. 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+. Real-world speeds are low here. Consider a provider with a minimum speed guarantee. Ofcom's code of practice covers this.

Harrington 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.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN6 9NS 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 9NS. 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.