Broadband in NN9 6PQ

This is the area guide for NN9 6PQ, located in Raunds (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN9 6PQ. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at NN9 6PQ maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 72.44 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN9 6PQ 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 6PQ see average downloads of 312.92 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 72.44 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 48 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN9 6PQ 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 9.03 km away.

55 crimes were reported near NN9 6PQ in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. 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 6PQ is Windmill Primary School. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 0.25 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

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

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 56.7 miles from NN9 6PQ. 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 6PQ 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN9 6PQ is available across 100% of the area. 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 6PQ: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN9 6PQ is North Northamptonshire. 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 6PQ is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 6PQ compare to its neighbours? NN9 6ND (0.01 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6NJ (0.02 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6NZ (0.04 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6LL (0.04 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 92.5% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN9 6PQ, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Pulling the data together for NN9 6PQ, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN9 6PQ is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. North Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Raunds has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN9 6PQ. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

That is the full data picture for NN9 6PQ 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.