Broadband in NN6 7PP

What's NN6 7PP actually like? We checked Long Buckby'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 7PP is mixed. Superfast reaches 93% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 93%. 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: 93% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN6 7PP: 60 Mbps. Upload: 19 Mbps. Latency: 17ms. Below the UK average of 70 Mbps. One or two devices at a time. Not ideal for families. HD streaming works. 4K will struggle.

Every premises at NN6 7PP meets the broadband USO. 87.5% 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.

One cell tower within 1km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 0.85km. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Homes here average £348,300. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 20% higher than the national figure. Based on five Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £34,830. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Crime figures for this area: 15 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (8). Second: anti social behaviour (3). Third: other crime (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN6 7PP. Nearest: Long Buckby Junior School. Distance: 1.44 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Long Buckby Infant School (1.71 mi). Also: Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary School (1.91 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: 1,926. Median age: 42. Rural area. 150 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 5 out of 10. That's mid-range. Education deprivation is a concern.

Nearest train station: Long Buckby. Distance: 1.1 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Northampton (8.9 mi). And Rugby (9.1 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 3.08 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Osprey.

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 LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE. Distance: 1.5 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: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 80/100. 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+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Long Buckby 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.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN6 7PP 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.

That's the full picture for NN6 7PP based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.