Broadband in NN6 0EA

This is the area guide for NN6 0EA, located in Mears Ashby (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 45.5%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 45.5% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 45.5% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 46% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN6 0EA tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 16.7% of connections fall in the below 2 Mbps range. 83.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. 17% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming. 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 0EA into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 274.47 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 8 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 0EA. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 0EA average 298.52 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 274.47 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 0EA 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 3.64 km away.

House prices near NN6 0EA sit at £1,250,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

11 crimes were reported near NN6 0EA in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include burglary and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN6 0EA is Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 0.54 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 0EA 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 0EA has a population of approximately 2075. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN6 0EA is Ealing Broadway, 57.5 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 57.8 miles. London Euston offers another option at 59.5 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN6 0EA is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN6 0EA is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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 0EA: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 0EA is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Mears Ashby, 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 0EA is below the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 0EA compare to its neighbours? NN6 0FL (0.47 miles, Mears Ashby) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 0DW (0.5 miles, Mears Ashby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0EG (0.5 miles, Mears Ashby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0DZ (0.51 miles, Mears Ashby) 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 0EA, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN6 0EA, here is what stands out. North 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. Mears Ashby 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 0EA, 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 0EA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Mears Ashby hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.