Broadband in NN17 3HP

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

100% of premises at NN17 3HP can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 84.4% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 84% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN17 3HP gives a better picture of what to expect. 16.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 83.7% 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 3HP maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 70.11 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN17 3HP 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 3HP average 336 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 70.11 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 64 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 3HP, 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.93 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN17 3HP averages £352,464, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 14 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

29 crimes were reported near NN17 3HP in the most recent month. The level is moderate. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include burglary and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 3HP is Weldon Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.11 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 3HP 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 3HP has a population of approximately 1459. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 68.1 miles from NN17 3HP. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.2 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 3HP 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 3HP 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 3HP: remote working 70/100, family 80/100, value 60/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN17 3HP falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. 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 3HP is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 3HP compare to its neighbours? NN17 3HY (0.05 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3HN (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3HW (0.08 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3HB (0.09 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN17 3HP 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 NN17 3HP, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN17 3HP 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 3HP, 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.

That is the full data picture for NN17 3HP in Weldon. 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.