Broadband in NN6 6AL

This is the area guide for NN6 6AL, located in Yelvertoft (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

100% of premises at NN6 6AL can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN6 6AL maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 5.65 Mbps. Video calls on Zoom or Teams should work, though simultaneous uploads may cause lag. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 76 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN6 6AL see average downloads of 12.92 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 5.65 Mbps. Latency sits at 76 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 4.55 km away.

0 crimes were reported near NN6 6AL in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Yelvertoft Primary School is the closest school at 0.88 miles. It is a Community school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 6AL 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 6AL has a population of approximately 1873. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 67.9 miles from NN6 6AL. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 69.7 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 70.7 miles.

Properties around NN6 6AL 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 6AL reaches 100%. 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.

Suitability scores for NN6 6AL: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 6AL is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Yelvertoft, 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 6AL is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 6AL compare to its neighbours? NN6 6LA (0.44 miles, Yelvertoft) has 87.5% superfast coverage and 75% gigabit. NN6 7TF (0.63 miles, Crick) has 71.4% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 6LQ (0.64 miles, Yelvertoft) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 6LF (0.65 miles, Yelvertoft) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 6AL has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN6 6AL, 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 NN6 6AL, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN6 6AL is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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. Yelvertoft 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 6AL. 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.

NN6 6AL in Yelvertoft: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.