NN6 postcode

Broadband in NN6 9RH

Old, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed88% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 16 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

88% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 16 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)88%
88%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)88%
88%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)88%
88%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit88%
88%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN6 9RH

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN6 9RH

Based on 15 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

56

Mbps

Upload

60

Mbps

Latency

18

ms

Tests

15

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN6 9RH

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 9RH

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

House prices

Average price

£460,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£380,000BROUGHTON ROAD
£540,000BROUGHTON ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 3

burglary33%1
public order33%1
violent crime33%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Walgrave Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Mawsley Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Brixworth CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆3.1 mi
Broughton Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆3.2 mi
Maidwell HallOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆3.2 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 003D

Population

2,101

Census 2021

Density

76

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027023

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

24,139

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 005E (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,911Above average
Employment826,043Above average
Education86Above average
Health9-1Least deprived
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Mack-dion

Type 22 pointsPod Point

5.5 mi

away

🔋

Jess-Jade

Type 22 pointsPod Point

5.5 mi

away

Believ

CCS2 points

5.7 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

5.8 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

5.8 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

MOULTON SURGERY

NN3 7QP·4.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOODLAND HOSPITAL - OUTPATIENTS

NN16 8XF·5.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

NN14 6JQ·5.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

KETTERING AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE

NN16 8UZ·5.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

NEWMEDICA NORTHAMPTON

NN3 6JA·5.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN6 9RH

Old is home to NN6 9RH. 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.

87.5% of premises at NN6 9RH can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 87.5% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 88% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN6 9RH. 100% 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 9RH 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 working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN6 9RH yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 9RH 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.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 9RH, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 2.61 km away.

House prices near NN6 9RH sit at £460,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. 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 1.25 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 9RH 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 9RH has a population of approximately 2101. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 62.1 miles from NN6 9RH. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 62.6 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 64.2 miles.

Properties around NN6 9RH 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 9RH 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.

Suitability scores for NN6 9RH: remote working 65/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN6 9RH falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. 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 9RH is close to the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 9RH compare to its neighbours? NN6 9YA (0.1 miles, Old) has 100% superfast coverage and 66.7% gigabit. NN6 9RJ (0.14 miles, Old) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 9QR (0.17 miles, Old) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 9QX (0.17 miles, Old) 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 9RH, 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 9RH? 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. Old 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 9RH, 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.

NN6 9RH in Old: 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN6 9RH

What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 9RH?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87.5% of premises at NN6 9RH. Maximum download speeds reach 88% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 87.5%.

What is the average house price near NN6 9RH?

The average property price at NN6 9RH is £460,000, based on 2 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 9RH?

NN6 9RH has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN6 9RH area?

The nearest school is Walgrave Primary School (Community school), 1.25 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN6 9RH compare to other areas?

3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is NN6 9RH for remote working?

NN6 9RH scores 65/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at NN6 9RH?

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 9RH is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN6 9RH?

EPC data for NN6 9RH is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN6 9RH?

The most common council tax band near NN6 9RH is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 9RH?

GP surgery data for NN6 9RH is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN6 9RH?

The nearest train station to NN6 9RH is Ealing Broadway, 62.1 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN6 9RH a suitable area for families?

NN6 9RH scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN6 9RH?

Air quality at NN6 9RH is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN6 9RH?

EV charging data for NN6 9RH is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 9RH?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN6 9RH

Remote Worker

65

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

90

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Old

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027023

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