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Broadband in NN6 9JT
Scaldwell, West Northamptonshire
Standard broadband is the main option at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 17 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
TBC
Best speed
Basic only
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN6 9JT
What's NN6 9JT actually like? We checked Scaldwell's data across 15+ categories. Broadband speeds and real-world performance. House prices and recent sales. Crime rates and categories. Schools, flood risk, air quality, GP access, and transport links. Everything below comes from official public data. Updated regularly. Specific to this postcode wherever possible.
Broadband at NN6 9JT is below average. Superfast covers just 0% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Basic only.
Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN6 9JT: 656 Mbps. Upload: 113 Mbps. Latency: 8ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls.
Limited house price data for NN6 9JT. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.
2 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (2). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.
Five schools near NN6 9JT. Nearest: Brixworth CofE VC Primary School. Distance: 1.64 miles. Type: Voluntary controlled school. Second nearest: Walgrave Primary School (2.69 mi). Also: Maidwell Hall (2.79 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: 1,760. Median age: 42. Rural area. 43 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.
Nearest train station: Kettering. Distance: 7.2 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Northampton (7.5 mi). And Wellingborough (9.1 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 6.99 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: InstaVolt Ltd.
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: MOULTON SURGERY. Distance: 4.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Not the closest. Factor in travel time. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.
4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. 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: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 90/100. 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.
Scaldwell 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.
All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.
A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN6 9JT 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 NN6 9JT 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.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 0% | 0% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | TBC |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 0% | 0% | TBC |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | TBC |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | TBC |
Real-World Speeds at NN6 9JT
Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
656
Mbps
Upload
113
Mbps
Latency
8
ms
Tests
1
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 9JT
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Area suitability scores
NN6 9JTRemote Worker
35Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
50Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 2
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixworth CofE VC Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.6 mi |
| Walgrave Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.7 mi |
| Maidwell Hall | Other independent school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.8 mi |
| Pitsford Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.8 mi |
| Maidwell Primary School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.9 mi |
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Zone 1
🟢
Very low flood risk
This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.
Flood Zone
Zone 1
Risk Level
Very Low
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Kettering
7.2 mi
by road
Northampton
7.5 mi
by road
Wellingborough
9.1 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
MOULTON SURGERY
new patients
NEWMEDICA NORTHAMPTON
new patients
THE PINES SURGERY
new patients
TURN FURLONG GP SERVICE
new patients
WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
InstaVolt Ltd
7.0 mi
away
InstaVolt Ltd
7.0 mi
away
Jess-Jade
7.2 mi
away
Mack-dion
7.2 mi
away
Believ
7.3 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027002
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
27,894
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 002C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 10 | 32,008 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 9 | 29,133 | Least deprived |
| Education | 9 | 3 | Least deprived |
| Health | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 002C
Population
1,760
Census 2021
Density
43
per km² · Rural
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Scaldwell
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027002
Frequently asked questions about NN6 9JT
What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 9JT?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at NN6 9JT. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.
What is the average house price near NN6 9JT?
No recent house price data for NN6 9JT. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 9JT?
NN6 9JT has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.
What schools are nearby in the NN6 9JT area?
The nearest school to NN6 9JT is Brixworth CofE VC Primary School (Voluntary controlled school), 1.64 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
How does crime rate in NN6 9JT compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 2 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN6 9JT for remote working?
NN6 9JT scores 35/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.
What is the mobile signal like at NN6 9JT?
4G outdoor coverage at NN6 9JT is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN6 9JT?
EPC data is not yet available for NN6 9JT. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN6 9JT?
The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 9JT?
The nearest GP surgery to NN6 9JT is MOULTON SURGERY, 4.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN6 9JT?
The nearest train station to NN6 9JT is Kettering, 7.2 miles away. Other nearby stations include Northampton (7.5 mi) and Wellingborough (9.1 mi).
Is NN6 9JT a suitable area for families?
NN6 9JT scores 90/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.
What is the air quality like at NN6 9JT?
Air quality at NN6 9JT is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN6 9JT?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN6 9JT is 6.99 miles away (InstaVolt Ltd, CHAdeMO). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 9JT?
Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN6 9JT. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.
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