Broadband in NN6 9AN

What's NN6 9AN actually like? We checked Pitsford's data across 15+ categories. Broadband speeds and real-world performance. House prices and recent sales. Crime rates and categories. Schools, flood risk, air quality, GP access, and transport links. Everything below comes from official public data. Updated regularly. Specific to this postcode wherever possible.

Strong broadband in this part of Pitsford. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Pitsford beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Pitsford ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN6 9AN: 87 Mbps. Upload: 58 Mbps. Latency: 9ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.

Every premises at NN6 9AN meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Average property price near NN6 9AN: £1,028,250. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 255% higher than the national figure. Based on four Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

Police.uk data: 39 incidents last month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (15). Second: public order (4). Third: anti social behaviour (4). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN6 9AN. Nearest: Pitsford Primary School. Distance: 0.85 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Pitsford School (0.97 mi). Also: Brixworth CofE VC Primary School (1.41 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 2,141. Median age: 42. Rural area. 306 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Northampton. Distance: 5.4 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Kettering (8.2 mi). And Wellingborough (8.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 6.14 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: InstaVolt Ltd.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: MOULTON SURGERY. Distance: 2.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 70/100. Ticks the boxes for families. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Pitsford is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN6 9AN on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

NN6 9AN has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.