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Broadband in NN10 6FA

Rushden, North Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed78% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 22 March 2026

Flood Risk

High

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

78% Gigabit

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 22 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (78% Gigabit) is available at NN10 6FA. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)78%
78%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)78%
78%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)78%
78%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit78%
78%
900-1,000 Mbps

Real-World Speeds at NN10 6FA

Based on 15 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

56

Mbps

Upload

29

Mbps

Latency

29

ms

Tests

15

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Cell Tower Coverage near NN10 6FA

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 170

violent crime31%52
shoplifting16%28
anti social behaviour14%24
vehicle crime9%15
other theft6%11
public order5%9
criminal damage arson5%9
drugs4%6
burglary3%5
other crime2%3
bicycle theft2%3
possession of weapons2%3
robbery1%2

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Rushden AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Higham Ferrers Junior SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Alfred Lord Tennyson School-2 SitesCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Henry Chichele Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 3b

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Flood risk: High

This postcode is in Zone 3b — high risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 3b

Risk Level

High

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 034C

Population

1,862

Census 2021

Density

638

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027063

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

26,325

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on East Northamptonshire 008C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,779Above average
Employment720,218Above average
Education710Above average
Health8N/AAbove average
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Toby-paul

Type 22 pointsPod Point

0.0 mi

away

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Milo-noah

Type 22 pointsPod Point

0.1 mi

away

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Alec-scot

Type 22 pointsPod Point

0.1 mi

away

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Scot-suki

Type 22 pointsPod Point

0.1 mi

away

🔋

Bing-Yoko

Type 22 pointsPod Point

0.1 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

SPINNEYFIELDS SPECIALIST CARE CENTRE

NN10 9YP·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

NN10 9TR·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY

NN10 8ED·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

DR PASQUALI

NN29 7AW·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN9 5GA·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN10 6FA

NN10 6FA sits in Rushden, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 77.8%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 77.8% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 77.8% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 78% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN10 6FA maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 28.6 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 29 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.

Real-world download speeds at NN10 6FA average 55.51 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 28.6 Mbps. Latency sits at 29 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 15 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.7 km away.

170 crimes were reported near NN10 6FA in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN10 6FA is Rushden Academy. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 0.95 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN10 6FA is rated High (Zone 3b). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. 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 NN10 6FA has a population of approximately 1862. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 55.3 miles from NN10 6FA. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 55.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 57.2 miles.

Properties around NN10 6FA most commonly fall into council tax 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 NN10 6FA 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 NN10 6FA: remote working 50/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN10 6FA is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Rushden, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN10 postcode area contains 849 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN10 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN10 6FA is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN10 6FA compare to its neighbours? NN10 6FS (0.08 miles, Rushden) has 95.2% superfast coverage and 95.2% gigabit. NN10 6FL (0.11 miles, Rushden) has 10% superfast coverage and 10% gigabit. NN10 6FT (0.12 miles, Rushden) has 55.6% superfast coverage and 55.6% gigabit. NN10 6FH (0.14 miles, Rushden) has 87.5% superfast coverage and 87.5% gigabit. NN10 6FA has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at NN10 6FA 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 NN10 6FA, a few things are worth highlighting. 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. Rushden 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 NN10 6FA. 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 NN10 6FA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Rushden hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about NN10 6FA

What are the broadband speeds available at NN10 6FA?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 77.8% of premises at NN10 6FA. Maximum download speeds reach 78% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 77.8%.

What is the average house price near NN10 6FA?

No recent house price data is available for NN10 6FA.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN10 6FA?

NN10 6FA has a High flood risk rating, classified as Zone 3b. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the NN10 6FA area?

The nearest school is Rushden Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.95 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN10 6FA compare to other areas?

170 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is NN10 6FA for remote working?

NN10 6FA scores 50/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN10 6FA?

4G outdoor coverage at NN10 6FA is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN10 6FA?

EPC data for NN10 6FA is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN10 6FA?

The most common council tax band near NN10 6FA is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN10 6FA?

GP surgery data for NN10 6FA is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN10 6FA?

The nearest train station to NN10 6FA is Finsbury Park, 55.3 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN10 6FA a suitable area for families?

NN10 6FA scores 50/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at NN10 6FA?

Air quality at NN10 6FA is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN10 6FA?

EV charging data for NN10 6FA is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN10 6FA?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 77.8% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN10 6FA

Remote Worker

50

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Rushden

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027063

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