Broadband in NN17 3FZ

NN17 3FZ sits in Weldon, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. 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 3FZ 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 3FZ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 72.12 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 14 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 NN17 3FZ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 3FZ see average downloads of 184.7 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 72.12 Mbps. Latency sits at 14 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 194 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN17 3FZ 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.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN17 3FZ. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.81 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN17 3FZ is £273,440. That is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 9 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN17 3FZ totalled 22 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 3FZ is Weldon Village Academy. It is a Free schools school, 0.33 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 3FZ 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 3FZ has a population of approximately 1274. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN17 3FZ is Finsbury Park, 67.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 68.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 69.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 3FZ 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 NN17 3FZ 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 NN17 3FZ: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN17 3FZ is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Weldon, 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 3FZ is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 3FZ compare to its neighbours? NN17 3LX (0.03 miles, Weldon) has 97.4% superfast coverage and 97.4% gigabit. NN17 3FJ (0.04 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3FH (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 93.1% superfast coverage and 93.1% gigabit. NN17 3FX (0.08 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 3FZ, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN17 3FZ, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN17 3FZ 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. Weldon 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 3FZ, 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 3FZ. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Weldon hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.