Broadband in NN17 3GB

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

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN17 3GB 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.

The speed distribution at NN17 3GB tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 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 NN17 3GB mean in practice? Upload speeds average 157.8 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 9 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 NN17 3GB yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 3GB average 123.46 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 157.8 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 3 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 3GB, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 9.37 km away.

In the latest month of data, 3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was vehicle crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 3GB is Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School. It is a Voluntary controlled school school, 2.22 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 3GB 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 3GB has a population of approximately 1928. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 72.3 miles from NN17 3GB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 73.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 74.4 miles.

Properties around NN17 3GB most commonly fall into council tax 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 3GB 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 3GB: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN17 3GB is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Duddington-with-Fineshade, 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 3GB is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 3GB compare to its neighbours? NN17 3BA (0.38 miles, Duddington-with-Fineshade) has 75% superfast coverage and 75% gigabit. NN17 3BB (0.56 miles, Duddington-with-Fineshade) has 93.3% superfast coverage and 93.3% gigabit. NN17 3AU (0.9 miles, Laxton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3AY (1.75 miles, Laxton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3GB has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at NN17 3GB 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN17 3GB? Connectivity at NN17 3GB 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. Duddington-with-Fineshade 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 3GB, 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 3GB. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Duddington-with-Fineshade hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.