Broadband in NN14 6HL

This is the area guide for NN14 6HL, located in Rothwell (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 NN14 6HL stands at 14.3%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 14.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 14.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 14% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN14 6HL tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 14.3% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 71.4% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 14.3% 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.

Translating the numbers at NN14 6HL into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 161.41 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 8 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN14 6HL. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN14 6HL average 427.68 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 161.41 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 5 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN14 6HL 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 14.3% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 4.75 km away.

House prices near NN14 6HL sit at £800,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 34 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Rothwell Junior School is the closest school at 0.35 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN14 6HL 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 NN14 6HL has a population of approximately 2432. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN14 6HL is Finsbury Park, 66.4 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 66.5 miles. London Euston offers another option at 68.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN14 6HL 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 NN14 6HL 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN14 6HL: remote working 20/100, family 70/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN14 6HL falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Rothwell, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN14 postcode area contains 1190 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN14 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN14 6HL is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN14 6HL compare to its neighbours? NN14 6HB (0.21 miles, Rothwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 6HJ (0.22 miles, Rothwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 6HD (0.27 miles, Rothwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN14 6FP (0.28 miles, Rothwell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN14 6HL 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.

Pulling the data together for NN14 6HL, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Before making a decision about NN14 6HL, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for NN14 6HL in Rothwell. 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.