Broadband in NN6 7PQ

Long Buckby is home to NN6 7PQ. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

75% of premises at NN6 7PQ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 75% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 75% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 75% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN6 7PQ gives a better picture of what to expect. 25% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 75% 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.

Translating the numbers at NN6 7PQ into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 227.66 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 9 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 7PQ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 7PQ average 218.5 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 227.66 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 7PQ fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.98 km away.

In the latest month of data, 15 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Long Buckby Infant School is the closest school at 1.09 miles. It is a Community school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 7PQ 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 7PQ has a population of approximately 1926. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 62.9 miles from NN6 7PQ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 64.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 65.7 miles.

Properties around NN6 7PQ most commonly fall into council tax 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 7PQ reaches 100%. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN6 7PQ: remote working 50/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 7PQ is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Long Buckby, 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 7PQ is below the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 7PQ compare to its neighbours? NN6 7PJ (0.32 miles, Long Buckby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 7RF (0.47 miles, Long Buckby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 7XH (0.61 miles, Long Buckby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8DT (0.62 miles, East Haddon) 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 7PQ, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN6 7PQ, a few things are worth highlighting. 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. Long Buckby 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 7PQ, 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.

That is the full data picture for NN6 7PQ in Long Buckby. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.