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Broadband in NN6 8LG

Holdenby, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 20 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

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

Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at NN6 8LG. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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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 8LG

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN6 8LG

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

48

Mbps

Upload

48

Mbps

Latency

7

ms

Tests

1

results

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

Digital Divide at NN6 8LG

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 8LG

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

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: 1

violent crime100%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
East Haddon Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Spratton Hall SchoolOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
Spratton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.7 mi
The Bramptons Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.7 mi
Harlestone Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.8 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: West Northamptonshire 005D

Population

1,861

Census 2021

Density

54

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

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: E01027021

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

26,670

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Daventry 004D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income929,101Least deprived
Employment1031,544Least deprived
Education93Least deprived
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime9-1Least 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

🔌

BP-Pulse (POLAR)

CHAdeMO

7.5 mi

away

Osprey

CCS

8.5 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

8.5 mi

away

🔌

Osprey

CHAdeMO

8.5 mi

away

🔋

Cummins Engines

Type 216 points

9.0 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

THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE

NN6 8QE·3.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

TURN FURLONG GP SERVICE

NN2 8BZ·4.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE

NN6 7QB·4.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE PINES SURGERY

NN2 8LL·4.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

NN5 6FR·5.0 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 NN6 8LG

Holdenby is home to NN6 8LG. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN6 8LG 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 8LG 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 8LG mean in practice? Upload speeds average 47.58 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 7 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN6 8LG. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN6 8LG see average downloads of 47.54 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 47.58 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN6 8LG 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.

The nearest tower is 2.74 km away.

In the latest month of data, 1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN6 8LG is East Haddon Church of England Primary School. It is a Voluntary controlled school school, 1.71 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN6 8LG 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 8LG has a population of approximately 1861. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 62.1 miles from NN6 8LG. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 63.5 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 64.7 miles.

Properties around NN6 8LG 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 8LG 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 8LG: 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 8LG is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Holdenby, 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 8LG is above the area average of 89%.

How does NN6 8LG compare to its neighbours? NN6 8DG (0.42 miles, Holdenby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8LQ (0.51 miles, Hollowell) has 66.7% superfast coverage and 66.7% gigabit. NN6 8EE (0.55 miles, Holdenby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 8DJ (0.61 miles, Holdenby) has 96.2% superfast coverage and 96.2% gigabit. NN6 8LG has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN6 8LG, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN6 8LG, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN6 8LG 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. Holdenby 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 8LG. 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 8LG in Holdenby. 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 NN6 8LG

What are the broadband speeds available at NN6 8LG?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN6 8LG. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN6 8LG?

No recent house price data is available for NN6 8LG.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN6 8LG?

NN6 8LG 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 8LG area?

The nearest school is East Haddon Church of England Primary School (Voluntary controlled school), 1.71 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN6 8LG compare to other areas?

1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is NN6 8LG for remote working?

NN6 8LG scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN6 8LG?

4G outdoor coverage at NN6 8LG is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN6 8LG?

EPC data for NN6 8LG is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN6 8LG?

The most common council tax band near NN6 8LG is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN6 8LG?

GP surgery data for NN6 8LG is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN6 8LG?

The nearest train station to NN6 8LG is Ealing Broadway, 62.1 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN6 8LG a suitable area for families?

NN6 8LG scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN6 8LG?

Air quality at NN6 8LG 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 8LG?

EV charging data for NN6 8LG is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN6 8LG?

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

Area suitability scores

NN6 8LG

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

90

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

Holdenby

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027021

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