NN17 postcode

Broadband in NN17 3LQ

Weldon, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN17 3LQ

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN17 3LQ

Based on 23 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

147

Mbps

Upload

17

Mbps

Latency

12

ms

Tests

23

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN17 3LQ

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN17 3LQ

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.3

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

House prices

Average price

£603,500

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£642,000THE ASHES
£565,000THE ASHES

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 21

violent crime29%6
vehicle crime19%4
criminal damage arson14%3
drugs10%2
public order10%2
anti social behaviour10%2
bicycle theft5%1
possession of weapons5%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Weldon Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Weldon Village AcademyFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Corby Business AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Priors Hall - A Learning CommunityAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 006H

Population

1,898

Census 2021

Density

203

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01035398

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

23,452

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Corby 003C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,731Above average
Employment823,617Above average
Education614Average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Believ

Type 2

7.5 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 2

7.5 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

7.7 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

7.7 mi

away

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

7.8 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

PRIORS HALL PHARMACY

NN17 5GT·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE

NN17 1TR·2.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

DR SUMIRA

NN17 1LG·3.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE STUDFALL MED CENTRE

NN17 1QP·3.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

NN18 0QP·3.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN17 3LQ

Weldon is home to NN17 3LQ. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN17 3LQ stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. 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.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN17 3LQ. 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN17 3LQ maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 17.07 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 12 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 3LQ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 3LQ average 146.97 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. 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.

0% of premises at NN17 3LQ 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 1.33 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN17 3LQ sit at £603,500 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 2 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.

The nearest school to NN17 3LQ is Weldon Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.28 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 3LQ 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 3LQ 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 3LQ 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 3LQ 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN17 3LQ 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 3LQ: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

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

How does NN17 3LQ compare to its neighbours? NN17 3JS (0.06 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 3JR (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 3LP (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3JT (0.08 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 8.3% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 3LQ, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN17 3LQ, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN17 3LQ 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 3LQ, 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 3LQ 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN17 3LQ

What are the broadband speeds available at NN17 3LQ?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN17 3LQ. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN17 3LQ?

The average property price at NN17 3LQ is £603,500, based on 2 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN17 3LQ?

NN17 3LQ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN17 3LQ area?

The nearest school is Weldon Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 0.28 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN17 3LQ compare to other areas?

21 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is NN17 3LQ for remote working?

NN17 3LQ scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN17 3LQ?

4G outdoor coverage at NN17 3LQ is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN17 3LQ?

EPC data for NN17 3LQ is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN17 3LQ?

The most common council tax band near NN17 3LQ is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN17 3LQ?

GP surgery data for NN17 3LQ is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN17 3LQ?

The nearest train station to NN17 3LQ is Finsbury Park, 68 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN17 3LQ a suitable area for families?

NN17 3LQ scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN17 3LQ?

Air quality at NN17 3LQ is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.4 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN17 3LQ?

EV charging data for NN17 3LQ is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN17 3LQ?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN17 3LQ

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

80

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

35

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Weldon

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01035398

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