Broadband in NN6 8EN

Ravensthorpe is home to NN6 8EN. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast coverage here stands at 66.7%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 66.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 66.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 67% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN6 8EN gives a better picture of what to expect. 33.3% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 66.7% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. 33% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN6 8EN mean in practice? Upload speeds average 129.73 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN6 8EN yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 8EN average 172.96 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 129.73 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 20 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 8EN, 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 66.7% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 3.45 km away.

Property at NN6 8EN averages £620,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

1 crimes were reported near NN6 8EN in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

East Haddon Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 1.51 miles. It is a Voluntary controlled school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 8EN 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 NN6 8EN has a population of approximately 1861. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 63.7 miles from NN6 8EN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 65.2 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 66.3 miles.

Properties around NN6 8EN most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 8EN reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN6 8EN: remote working 50/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 8EN is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Ravensthorpe, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN6 postcode area contains 1160 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN6 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN6 8EN is below the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 8EN compare to its neighbours? NN6 8EL (0.04 miles, Ravensthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8EY (0.08 miles, Ravensthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8EG (0.09 miles, Ravensthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8EP (0.12 miles, Ravensthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN6 8EN 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 NN6 8EN, a few things are worth highlighting. West 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. Ravensthorpe 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.

Data is a starting point for Ravensthorpe. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

NN6 8EN in Ravensthorpe: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.