Broadband in NN9 6UG

Considering Raunds? NN9 6UG 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 6UG is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Raunds beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 88%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 88% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN9 6UG: 456 Mbps. Upload: 82 Mbps. Latency: 17ms. 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. Data from 24 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN9 6UG 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.

Average property price near NN9 6UG: £360,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 24% higher than the national figure. Based on two Land Registry transactions. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. A 10% deposit would be around £36,000. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

56 crimes recorded in the latest 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 6UG. Nearest: Windmill Primary School. Distance: 0.33 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Raunds Park Infant School (0.74 mi). Also: Manor School (0.79 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: 1,168. Median age: 42. Rural area. 462 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Wellingborough. Distance: 6.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Kettering (8.5 mi). And Corby (11.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.44 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 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: 70/100. Good setup for working from home. 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. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

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.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN9 6UG before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That's the full picture for NN9 6UG based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.