Broadband in NN9 6GR

Considering Raunds? NN9 6GR 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 6GR is mixed. Superfast reaches 94% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 94%. 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: 94% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN9 6GR: 17 Mbps. Upload: 7 Mbps. Latency: 27ms. Well below the UK average of 70 Mbps. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Consider 4G home broadband as a backup option. Upload is slow. Cloud syncing will be sluggish. Data from 13 speed tests in this area.

Limited house price data for NN9 6GR. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area or new development. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices.

5 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: anti social behaviour (2). Second: vehicle crime (1). Third: violent crime (1). 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 6GR. Nearest: Windmill Primary School. Distance: 0.62 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Ringstead Church of England Primary School (0.85 mi). Also: Raunds Park Infant School (1.05 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: 2,331. Median age: 42. Rural area. 153 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. 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 (8.2 mi). And Corby (11.1 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.75 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: THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 0.5 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: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 90/100. 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. Real-world speeds are low here. Consider a provider with a minimum speed guarantee. Ofcom's code of practice covers this.

Raunds 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.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN9 6GR 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.

Those are the facts for NN9 6GR. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.