Broadband in NN17 3JP

This is the area guide for NN17 3JP, 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN17 3JP stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 81.3% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 81.3% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 81% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN17 3JP tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 18.8% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 81.3% 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.

Translating the numbers at NN17 3JP into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 17.07 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 12 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.

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

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 3JP see average downloads of 146.97 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 17.07 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 23 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 3JP, 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 1.31 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN17 3JP averages £440,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN17 3JP totalled 21 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include vehicle crime and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Weldon Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 0.31 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 3JP 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 3JP has a population of approximately 1898. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN17 3JP is Finsbury Park, 68 miles away. 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 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 3JP 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 3JP 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 3JP: remote working 70/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN17 3JP 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 3JP is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 3JP compare to its neighbours? NN17 3LP (0.05 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3LQ (0.09 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3JW (0.1 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3JS (0.11 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN17 3JP, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN17 3JP? Connectivity at NN17 3JP 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN17 3JP. 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.

This covers the key data for NN17 3JP. 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.