Broadband in NN6 8EY

This is the area guide for NN6 8EY, located in Ravensthorpe (West 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 NN6 8EY 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 NN6 8EY. 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN6 8EY maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 129.73 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN6 8EY 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 8EY 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.

0% of premises at NN6 8EY 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 3.54 km away.

House prices near NN6 8EY sit at £519,500 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. 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 1.43 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 8EY 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 8EY 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 63.6 miles from NN6 8EY. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 65.1 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 66.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN6 8EY is 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN6 8EY is available across 100% of the area. 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.

Suitability scores for NN6 8EY: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 8EY 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 8EY is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 8EY compare to its neighbours? NN6 8EJ (0.08 miles, Ravensthorpe) has 93.3% superfast coverage and 93.3% gigabit. NN6 8EN (0.08 miles, Ravensthorpe) has 66.7% superfast coverage and 66.7% gigabit. NN6 8EP (0.09 miles, Ravensthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8EL (0.09 miles, Ravensthorpe) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8EY has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN6 8EY, 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 NN6 8EY, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN6 8EY is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN6 8EY. 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 NN6 8EY. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Ravensthorpe hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.