Broadband in NN17 3JR

This is the area guide for NN17 3JR, 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 3JR can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN17 3JR. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN17 3JR into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 21.38 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 sits at 17 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. 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 3JR. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 3JR average 94.84 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 21.38 Mbps. Latency sits at 17 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 17 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN17 3JR 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.44 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN17 3JR sit at £630,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 21 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. 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 0.21 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 3JR 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 3JR 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 3JR 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 69.1 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 69.9 miles.

Properties around NN17 3JR 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 3JR 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 3JR: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 3JR 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 3JR is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 3JR compare to its neighbours? NN17 3JT (0.02 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 8.3% gigabit. NN17 3JN (0.04 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 3LQ (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3JX (0.08 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 15.8% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN17 3JR 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 3JR? Connectivity at NN17 3JR 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 3JR, 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.

NN17 3JR in Weldon: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.