Broadband in NN17 3JX

This is the area guide for NN17 3JX, 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 3JX can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 15.8% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 15.8% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 16% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN17 3JX gives a better picture of what to expect. 83.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 16.7% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN17 3JX mean in practice? Upload speeds average 21.38 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN17 3JX 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 3JX 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.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 3JX, 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 1.55 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN17 3JX is £366,667. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 3 recorded transactions 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 0.15 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 3JX 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 3JX has a population of approximately 1898. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 67.9 miles from NN17 3JX. 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.

The most common council tax band near NN17 3JX 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 3JX 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 3JX: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

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

How does NN17 3JX compare to its neighbours? NN17 3LF (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3JT (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 8.3% gigabit. NN17 3JR (0.08 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 3JN (0.08 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 3JX, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN17 3JX, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 3JX, 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 3JX 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.