Broadband in NN9 6SD

This is the area guide for NN9 6SD, 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN9 6SD stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN9 6SD. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at NN9 6SD into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 38.19 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 sits at 15 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN9 6SD. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN9 6SD average 174.52 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 38.19 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 11 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN9 6SD, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 8.72 km away.

The average property price at NN9 6SD is £296,500. That is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 6 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

56 crimes were reported near NN9 6SD 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.

Windmill Primary School is the closest school at 0.41 miles. It is a Academy sponsor led school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN9 6SD 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 6SD has a population of approximately 1168. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 57.3 miles from NN9 6SD. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 58.6 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 59.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN9 6SD is 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 6SD 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 6SD: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN9 6SD 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 6SD is close to the area average of 96%.

How does NN9 6SD compare to its neighbours? NN9 6SB (0.02 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6SA (0.05 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6HH (0.11 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN9 6UR (0.12 miles, Raunds) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN9 6SD, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN9 6SD, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN9 6SD 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 6SD. 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.

This covers the key data for NN9 6SD. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Raunds hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.