Broadband in NN6 0BN

This is the area guide for NN6 0BN, located in Sywell (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

79.3% of premises at NN6 0BN can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 79.3% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 79.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 79% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN6 0BN into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 19.09 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 22 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN6 0BN see average downloads of 222.96 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 19.09 Mbps. Latency sits at 22 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 7 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN6 0BN, 19% of properties do not meet this threshold. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme.

The nearest tower is 3.44 km away.

Property at NN6 0BN averages £57,500, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN6 0BN totalled 11 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include burglary and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Sywell Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 0.67 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 NN6 0BN 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 0BN has a population of approximately 2075. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN6 0BN is Ealing Broadway, 58 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.5 miles. London Euston offers another option at 60.1 miles.

Properties around NN6 0BN 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 0BN reaches 100%. 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 NN6 0BN: remote working 50/100, family 90/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 0BN is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Sywell, 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 0BN is below the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 0BN compare to its neighbours? NN6 0BT (0.1 miles, Sywell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0GY (0.15 miles, Sywell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0FB (0.27 miles, Sywell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0BQ (0.35 miles, Sywell) has 97.1% superfast coverage and 97.1% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN6 0BN 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 0BN, 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. Sywell 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 Sywell. 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.

This covers the key data for NN6 0BN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Sywell hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.