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Broadband in NN6 8LT
Hollowell, West Northamptonshire
Standard broadband is the main option at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Basic only
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN6 8LT
What's NN6 8LT actually like? We checked Hollowell'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 8LT 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.
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN6 8LT: 760 Mbps. Upload: 159 Mbps. Latency: 11ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups.
Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.29km. That distance affects signal. 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 8LT. 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.
Crime figures for this area: 1 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent 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 8LT. Nearest: Spratton Hall School. Distance: 1.33 miles. Type: Other independent school. Second nearest: Spratton Church of England Primary School (1.4 mi). Also: Guilsborough Church of England Primary School (1.93 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: 1,861. Median age: 42. Rural area. 54 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.
Nearest train station: Long Buckby. Distance: 5.3 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Northampton (7.2 mi). And Market Harborough (10.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 7.35 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: 2.8 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. 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: 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.
Hollowell 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 8LT 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.
NN6 8LT has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | TBC |
Real-World Speeds at NN6 8LT
Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
760
Mbps
Upload
159
Mbps
Latency
11
ms
Tests
1
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 8LT
Within 1 km
0
towers
Within 2 km
1
towers
Nearest Tower
1.3
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
NN6 8LTRemote Worker
35Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based 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.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 1
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spratton Hall School | Other independent school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.3 mi |
| Spratton Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.4 mi |
| Guilsborough Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
| Guilsborough Academy | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.3 mi |
| East Haddon Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.6 mi |
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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
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Long Buckby
5.3 mi
by road
Northampton
7.2 mi
by road
Market Harborough
10.6 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE
new patients
THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE
new patients
TURN FURLONG GP SERVICE
new patients
THE PINES SURGERY
new patients
NEWMEDICA NORTHAMPTON
new patients
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
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
BP-Pulse (POLAR)
7.3 mi
away
Osprey
9.4 mi
away
Osprey
9.4 mi
away
Osprey
9.4 mi
away
Cummins Engines
9.8 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027021
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
26,670
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 004D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 9 | 29,101 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 10 | 31,544 | Least deprived |
| Education | 9 | 3 | Least deprived |
| Health | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 9 | -1 | Least deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 005D
Population
1,861
Census 2021
Density
54
per km² · Rural
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Hollowell
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027021
Frequently asked questions about NN6 8LT
What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 8LT?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at NN6 8LT. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.
What is the average house price near NN6 8LT?
No recent house price data for NN6 8LT. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 8LT?
NN6 8LT 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 8LT area?
The nearest school to NN6 8LT is Spratton Hall School (Other independent school), 1.33 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN6 8LT compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 1 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN6 8LT for remote working?
NN6 8LT 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 8LT?
4G outdoor coverage at NN6 8LT is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. 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 8LT?
EPC data is not yet available for NN6 8LT. 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 8LT?
The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 8LT?
The nearest GP surgery to NN6 8LT is THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE, 2.8 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN6 8LT?
The nearest train station to NN6 8LT is Long Buckby, 5.3 miles away. Other nearby stations include Northampton (7.2 mi) and Market Harborough (10.6 mi).
Is NN6 8LT a suitable area for families?
NN6 8LT 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 8LT?
Air quality at NN6 8LT 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 8LT?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN6 8LT is 7.35 miles away (BP-Pulse (POLAR), CHAdeMO). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 8LT?
Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN6 8LT. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.
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