Broadband in NN6 9RD

This is the area guide for NN6 9RD, located in Old (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN6 9RD stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 25% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 25% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 25% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN6 9RD tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 75% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 25% 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. 25% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Translating the numbers at NN6 9RD into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 59.6 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 sits at 18 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN6 9RD. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 9RD average 56.43 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 59.6 Mbps. Latency sits at 18 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 15 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 9RD 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 2.9 km away.

The average property price at NN6 9RD is £465,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN6 9RD totalled 3 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was burglary. Other frequent types include public order and violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Walgrave Primary School is the closest school at 1.51 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 9RD 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 9RD has a population of approximately 2101. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN6 9RD is Ealing Broadway, 62.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 62.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 64.3 miles.

Properties around NN6 9RD 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN6 9RD is available across 100% of the area. 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.

Suitability scores for NN6 9RD: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 9RD is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Old, 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 9RD is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 9RD compare to its neighbours? NN6 9RB (0.05 miles, Old) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 9RA (0.07 miles, Old) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 9HR (0.09 miles, Old) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 9RQ (0.1 miles, Old) has 100% superfast coverage and 93.8% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN6 9RD gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 9RD? Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 9RD, 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 9RD in Old. 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.