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Broadband in NN6 0RL

Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 23 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 23 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)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN6 0RL

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN6 0RL

Based on 29 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

128

Mbps

Upload

32

Mbps

Latency

10

ms

Tests

29

results

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

Digital Divide at NN6 0RL

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN6 0RL

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

2

towers

Nearest Tower

1.7

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

House prices

Average price

£372,500

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£430,000PYNKENY CLOSE
£315,000PYNKENY CLOSE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 23

violent crime39%9
shoplifting26%6
public order13%3
burglary9%2
anti social behaviour9%2
vehicle crime4%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Earls Barton Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Ecton Village Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Ecton Brook Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.0 mi
St Andrew's Ceva Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Cogenhoe Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.2 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)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

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

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 038D

Population

1,914

Census 2021

Density

623

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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: E01027325

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

25,514

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 009D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income721,431Above average
Employment926,573Least deprived
Education614Average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime9N/ALeast deprived
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 Solutions

Type 2

1.1 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.6 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

3.0 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

3.0 mi

away

🔋

Orla-alma

Type 22 pointsPod Point

3.7 mi

away

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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

EARLS BARTON MEDICAL CENTRE

NN6 0EU·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 5EN·2.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HMP FIVE WELLS

NN8 2NX·3.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY

NN7 1HT·3.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

MAYFIELD SURGERY

NN3 8DW·3.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN6 0RL

Looking at NN6 0RL in Earls Barton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN6 0RL stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN6 0RL gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN6 0RL mean in practice? Upload speeds average 32.12 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 10 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN6 0RL yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN6 0RL see average downloads of 127.56 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 32.12 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 29 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 0RL 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 2. The nearest tower is 1.7 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN6 0RL sit at £372,500 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN6 0RL totalled 23 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN6 0RL is Earls Barton Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.45 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 0RL 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 0RL has a population of approximately 1914. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN6 0RL is Ealing Broadway, 54.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 55.1 miles. London Euston offers another option at 56.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN6 0RL 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 0RL 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 0RL: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN6 0RL is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Earls Barton, 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 0RL is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 0RL compare to its neighbours? NN6 0RJ (0.03 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0PJ (0.05 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0PL (0.1 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0PN (0.11 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN6 0RL 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.

Pulling the data together for NN6 0RL, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN6 0RL is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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. Earls Barton 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 0RL. 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about NN6 0RL

What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 0RL?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN6 0RL. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN6 0RL?

The average property price at NN6 0RL is £372,500, based on 2 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 0RL?

NN6 0RL has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN6 0RL area?

The nearest school is Earls Barton Primary School (Community school), 0.45 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN6 0RL compare to other areas?

23 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is NN6 0RL for remote working?

NN6 0RL scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN6 0RL?

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 0RL is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN6 0RL?

EPC data for NN6 0RL is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN6 0RL?

The most common council tax band near NN6 0RL is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 0RL?

GP surgery data for NN6 0RL is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN6 0RL?

The nearest train station to NN6 0RL is Ealing Broadway, 54.7 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN6 0RL a suitable area for families?

NN6 0RL scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN6 0RL?

Air quality at NN6 0RL is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN6 0RL?

EV charging data for NN6 0RL is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 0RL?

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

Area suitability scores

NN6 0RL

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

80

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

60

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Earls Barton

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027325

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