Broadband in NN6 8LP

Looking at NN6 8LP in Hollowell? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast coverage here stands at 0%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN6 8LP. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN6 8LP mean in practice? Upload speeds average 158.62 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 11 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 8LP. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN6 8LP see average downloads of 759.53 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 158.62 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 8LP, 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 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.34 km away.

In the latest month of data, 1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN6 8LP is Spratton Hall School. It is a Other independent school school, 1.84 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 8LP 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 8LP has a population of approximately 1861. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 63.1 miles from NN6 8LP. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 64.5 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 65.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN6 8LP is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN6 8LP is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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 8LP: remote working 35/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 8LP is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Hollowell, 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%.

How does NN6 8LP compare to its neighbours? NN6 8LN (0.34 miles, Hollowell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8LL (0.35 miles, Hollowell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8LJ (0.38 miles, Hollowell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8LW (0.39 miles, Hollowell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN6 8LP, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN6 8LP? Broadband is the main concern at NN6 8LP. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. West 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. Hollowell 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.

Before making a decision about NN6 8LP, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for NN6 8LP. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Hollowell hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.