Broadband in NN17 3EU

This is the area guide for NN17 3EU, located in Bulwick (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

93.8% of premises at NN17 3EU can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 93.8% 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.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN17 3EU. 6.7% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 93.3% 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN17 3EU maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 261.7 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 150 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN17 3EU. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 3EU average 221.81 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 261.7 Mbps. Latency sits at 150 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 6 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN17 3EU 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 93.3% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 5.17 km away.

House prices near NN17 3EU sit at £766,667 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 6 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

1 crimes were reported near NN17 3EU in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 3EU is Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School. It is a Voluntary controlled school school, 3.28 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 3EU 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 3.4 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN17 3EU has a population of approximately 2406. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 69.9 miles from NN17 3EU. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 71.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 72 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 3EU 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN17 3EU reaches 100%. 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 NN17 3EU: remote working 35/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 3EU falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Bulwick, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN17 postcode area contains 838 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN17 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN17 3EU is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 3EU compare to its neighbours? NN17 3EA (0.05 miles, Bulwick) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3DY (0.12 miles, Bulwick) has 94.4% superfast coverage and 94.4% gigabit. NN17 3ET (0.14 miles, Bulwick) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3DZ (0.41 miles, Bulwick) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 3EU, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 NN17 3EU? Connectivity at NN17 3EU 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. Bulwick 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.

Before making a decision about NN17 3EU, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for NN17 3EU. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Bulwick hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.