NN4 postcode

Broadband in NN4 6ED

Wootton, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 27 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

50% Gigabit

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 27 March 2026

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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

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)50%
50%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)50%
50%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)50%
50%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit50%
50%
900-1,000 Mbps

Real-World Speeds at NN4 6ED

Based on 61 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

408

Mbps

Upload

185

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

61

results

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN4 6ED

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

2

towers

Nearest Tower

0.8

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

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: 95

violent crime36%34
anti social behaviour24%23
other theft9%9
shoplifting6%6
robbery5%5
public order4%4
criminal damage arson4%4
possession of weapons4%4
drugs3%3
burglary2%2
other crime1%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Wootton Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
Preston Hedges Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Caroline Chisholm SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Northampton High SchoolOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Hardingstone AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi

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Flood risk

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

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)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 044D

Population

1,898

Census 2021

Density

3185

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

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: E01035419

Overall IMD Decile

10 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

30,298

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 031D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income1031,366Least deprived
Employment1031,110Least deprived
Education94Least deprived
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime8N/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

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

6.5 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

6.5 mi

away

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

7.6 mi

away

🔋

Shell

Type 22 points

8.1 mi

away

🔋

Shell

Type 22 points

8.1 mi

away

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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

WOOTTON MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 6LW·0.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

DANES CAMP MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0NY·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

PENVALE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0GP·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ELEANOR CROSS HEALTHCARE

NN4 8QF·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

NORTHAMPTON EXTENDED ACCESS

NN1 5BU·2.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN4 6ED

NN4 6ED sits in Wootton, part of West 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 NN4 6ED stands at 50%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN4 6ED mean in practice? Upload speeds average 185.17 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 is 8 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at NN4 6ED average 408.1 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 185.17 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 61 speed tests run by local users.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN4 6ED. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 0.76 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

In the latest month of data, 95 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Wootton Primary School is the closest school at 0.07 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 NN4 6ED 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 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN4 6ED has a population of approximately 1898. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN4 6ED is Ealing Broadway, 53.3 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 54.8 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 56 miles.

Properties around NN4 6ED most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN4 6ED is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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 NN4 6ED: remote working 50/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN4 6ED is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Wootton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN4 postcode area contains 922 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN4 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN4 6ED is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN4 6ED compare to its neighbours? NN4 6JN (0.06 miles, Wootton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 6EE (0.1 miles, Wootton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 6HL (0.1 miles, Wootton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN4 6EA (0.11 miles, Wootton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN4 6ED, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN4 6ED, here is what stands out. West 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. Wootton 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 Wootton. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN4 6ED in Wootton. 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN4 6ED

What are the broadband speeds available at NN4 6ED?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 50% of premises at NN4 6ED. Maximum download speeds reach 50% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 50%.

What is the average house price near NN4 6ED?

No recent house price data is available for NN4 6ED.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN4 6ED?

NN4 6ED has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN4 6ED area?

The nearest school is Wootton Primary School (Academy converter), 0.07 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN4 6ED compare to other areas?

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

How suitable is NN4 6ED for remote working?

NN4 6ED scores 50/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN4 6ED?

4G outdoor coverage at NN4 6ED is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN4 6ED?

EPC data for NN4 6ED is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN4 6ED?

The most common council tax band near NN4 6ED is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN4 6ED?

GP surgery data for NN4 6ED is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN4 6ED?

The nearest train station to NN4 6ED is Ealing Broadway, 53.3 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN4 6ED a suitable area for families?

NN4 6ED scores 55/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at NN4 6ED?

Air quality at NN4 6ED is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN4 6ED?

EV charging data for NN4 6ED is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN4 6ED?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN4 6ED

Remote Worker

50

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

Family

55

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

Wootton

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01035419

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