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Broadband in NN6 0SF

Overstone, West Northamptonshire

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Best speedGigabit (1Gbps+)
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 9 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 9 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN6 0SF

Here's what you need to know about living near NN6 0SF in Overstone. We've pulled together data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and other official sources to give you the full picture.

Connectivity in Overstone is excellent. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

Availability is one thing — real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 433 Mbps and upload of 97 Mbps, with 10ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 66 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN6 0SF meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 100% of premises can access 300 Mbps or faster — well ahead of much of the country. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 100% of premises.

For mobile signal, the infrastructure is thin. There are 0 cell towers within 1km of NN6 0SF and 3 within 2km. The nearest mast is 1.7 km away, which may affect indoor signal quality.

House prices in Overstone sit at an average of £346,219, calculated from 17 Land Registry transactions. That's well above the UK national average of around £290,000.

Crime figures show 53 reported incidents in this area over the last recorded month. That's moderate. Violent Crime was the most common category with 21 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (13). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Education options for families are reasonable. The nearest is Northampton School (Free schools), 0.25 miles away. Overstone Primary School is also nearby at 0.7 miles.

Flood risk at NN6 0SF is rated Very Low (Zone 1). That's reassuring for anyone considering the area. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.5 µg/m³. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 2,506 with a median age of 42. It's a rural area (292 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 9 out of 10, making it one of the least deprived areas in England.

Getting around from NN6 0SF is manageable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 4.4 miles away. Wellingborough (6.9 mi) and Kettering (8.7 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 3.94 miles away.

Council tax in West Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is MOULTON SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, with 5 practices in the wider area. Availability for new patients may be limited, so it is worth checking directly.

Mobile coverage is excellent, with 4G outdoor coverage at 100% and 5G reaching 98.5%.

That's the data picture for NN6 0SF. Every postcode has trade-offs, and the numbers above should help you weigh up what matters most to you.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN6 0SF

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN6 0SF

Based on 66 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

433

Mbps

Upload

97

Mbps

Latency

10

ms

Tests

66

results

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

Digital Divide at NN6 0SF

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

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 0SF

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

3

towers

Nearest Tower

1.7

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN6 0SF

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

70

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

Value for Money

60

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

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House prices

Average price

£346,219

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£623,104AFTON WAY
£306,900AFTON WAY
£380,000AFTON WAY
£277,300AFTON WAY
£277,300AFTON WAY
£177,000AFTON WAY
£400,000AFTON WAY
£465,500AFTON WAY
£277,300AFTON WAY
£283,200AFTON WAY

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 53

violent crime40%21
anti social behaviour25%13
criminal damage arson9%5
public order8%4
other theft6%3
vehicle crime6%3
shoplifting4%2
drugs2%1
burglary2%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Northampton SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Overstone Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Moulton Primary SchoolFoundation schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Moulton School and Science CollegeAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Kings Meadow SchoolAcademy special converterNot available★★★☆☆0.9 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

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Northampton

4.4 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

6.9 mi

by road

🚂

Kettering

8.7 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

MOULTON SURGERY

NN3 7QP·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 8AW·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

RILLWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 8HZ·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

CONTINENCE PRODUCT PRESCRIPTION SERVICE

NN3 6NP·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

NEWMEDICA NORTHAMPTON

NN3 6JA·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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

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

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

3.9 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

4.5 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

4.5 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

5.3 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

6.2 mi

away

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

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027018

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

28,579

of 32,844 areas

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

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income929,090Least deprived
Employment1029,676Least deprived
Education87Above average
Health9-1Least deprived
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 003A

Population

2,506

Census 2021

Density

292

per km² · Suburban

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)

Area info

Parish

Overstone

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027018

Frequently asked questions about NN6 0SF

What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 0SF?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN6 0SF. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN6 0SF?

The average property price near NN6 0SF is £346,219 based on 17 recorded sales from HM Land Registry.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 0SF?

NN6 0SF has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN6 0SF area?

The nearest school to NN6 0SF is Northampton School (Free schools), 0.25 miles away. There are 10 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN6 0SF compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 53 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN6 0SF for remote working?

NN6 0SF scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN6 0SF?

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 0SF is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN6 0SF?

EPC data is not yet available for NN6 0SF. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN6 0SF?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 0SF?

The nearest GP surgery to NN6 0SF is MOULTON SURGERY, 0.7 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN6 0SF?

The nearest train station to NN6 0SF is Northampton, 4.4 miles away. Other nearby stations include Wellingborough (6.9 mi) and Kettering (8.7 mi).

Is NN6 0SF a suitable area for families?

NN6 0SF scores 70/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN6 0SF?

Air quality at NN6 0SF is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN6 0SF?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN6 0SF is 3.94 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 0SF?

Yes — ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN6 0SF. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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