Broadband in NN6 6JQ

This is the area guide for NN6 6JQ, located in Husbands Bosworth (Harborough). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

88.9% of premises at NN6 6JQ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 77.8% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 77.8% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 78% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN6 6JQ tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 80% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN6 6JQ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 182.2 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 13 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN6 6JQ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 6JQ average 202.71 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 182.2 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 47 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 6JQ, 11.1% of properties do not meet this threshold. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 80% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.55 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN6 6JQ is £730,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

2 crimes were reported near NN6 6JQ in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was vehicle crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School is the closest school at 0.36 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 6JQ 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 6JQ has a population of approximately 1461. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 70.2 miles from NN6 6JQ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 71.4 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 72.7 miles.

Properties around NN6 6JQ most commonly fall into council tax Band D. The billing authority is Harborough. The three most common bands are D (27%), C (25%), B (18%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 6JQ reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 97.4%. 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 6JQ: remote working 65/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN6 6JQ is Harborough. The immediate area is Husbands Bosworth, 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%. NN6 6JQ is close to the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 6JQ compare to its neighbours? NN6 6HW (0.17 miles, Welford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 6HA (0.2 miles, Welford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 6JW (0.2 miles, Welford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 6JL (0.23 miles, Welford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN6 6JQ, 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 6JQ? Harborough 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. Husbands Bosworth 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN6 6JQ. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

NN6 6JQ in Husbands Bosworth: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.