Broadband in NN9 6DP

Considering Raunds? NN9 6DP sits in the North Northamptonshire area. We've gathered broadband, property, crime, school, and environmental data for this exact postcode. Ookla speed tests, Land Registry prices, Ofcom coverage stats, Police.uk crime figures. All from verified government sources. No estimates, no guesswork. Just the numbers that matter when choosing where to live.

Broadband at NN9 6DP is mixed. Superfast reaches 90% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 80%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 80% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN9 6DP: 305 Mbps. Upload: 58 Mbps. Latency: 7ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 41 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN9 6DP 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.

Homes here average £240,625. That's below the UK average of £290,000. About 17% lower than the national figure. Based on four Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Below £250k. Stamp duty savings for first-time buyers.

Police.uk data: 55 incidents last month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (27). Second: anti social behaviour (13). Third: criminal damage arson (6). 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 NN9 6DP. Nearest: Windmill Primary School. Distance: 0.32 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Raunds Park Infant School (0.41 mi). Also: Manor School (0.46 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: 2,085. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 4533 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 6 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Wellingborough. Distance: 6.3 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Kettering (8.9 mi). And Corby (12 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.26 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Raunds Town Council.

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: MARSHALLS ROAD SURGERY. Distance: 0.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. 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: 65/100. 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. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Raunds has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN9 6DP at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

NN9 6DP 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.