Broadband in NN6 0BW

NN6 0BW sits in Sywell, 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN6 0BW stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN6 0BW gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 100% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

What do the broadband speeds at NN6 0BW mean in practice? Upload speeds average 0.33 Mbps. Video calls may drop quality under load. Consider wired connections for important meetings. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 74 ms. Casual gaming works fine. Competitive or fast-paced games may suffer from delayed inputs. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency. The concentration of slow connections here is significant. For households that depend on the internet, checking real speeds before moving is essential. Satellite broadband via Starlink is worth considering.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN6 0BW. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN6 0BW average 1.03 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 0.33 Mbps. Latency sits at 74 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 21 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 0BW 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 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 3.96 km away.

11 crimes were reported near NN6 0BW in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. 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.

The nearest school to NN6 0BW is Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 1 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 0BW 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 0BW has a population of approximately 2075. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 58.2 miles from NN6 0BW. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.6 miles. London Euston offers another option at 60.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN6 0BW 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 NN6 0BW 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.

Suitability scores for NN6 0BW: remote working 35/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN6 0BW falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. 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%.

How does NN6 0BW compare to its neighbours? NN6 0BT (0.39 miles, Sywell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0BN (0.46 miles, Sywell) has 79.3% superfast coverage and 79.3% gigabit. NN6 0FL (0.48 miles, Mears Ashby) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 0GY (0.61 miles, Sywell) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN6 0BW, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN6 0BW? Broadband is the main concern at NN6 0BW. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN6 0BW. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN6 0BW in Sywell. 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.