Broadband in NN9 6LT

Looking at NN9 6LT in Raunds? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN9 6LT stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 20.8% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 20.8% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 21% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN9 6LT gives a better picture of what to expect. 78.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 21.7% 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. 21.7% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at NN9 6LT mean in practice? Upload speeds average 49.93 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency sits at 16 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN9 6LT yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN9 6LT see average downloads of 234.8 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 49.93 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 121 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN9 6LT fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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 8.9 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN9 6LT totalled 55 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN9 6LT is Raunds Park Infant School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.3 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 6LT 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 NN9 6LT has a population of approximately 2085. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN9 6LT is Finsbury Park, 56.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 58.6 miles.

Properties around NN9 6LT most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at NN9 6LT reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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 NN9 6LT: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN9 6LT falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Raunds, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN9 postcode area contains 665 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN9 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN9 6LT is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 6LT compare to its neighbours? NN9 6TS (0.04 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6JH (0.06 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6LY (0.06 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6NZ (0.06 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN9 6LT gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN9 6LT, a few things are worth highlighting. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 NN9 6LT, 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.

That is the full data picture for NN9 6LT in Raunds. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.