Broadband in NN17 5BH

This is the area guide for NN17 5BH, 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 coverage here stands at 20%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 20% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 20% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 20% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN17 5BH tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 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.

Translating the numbers at NN17 5BH into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 74.93 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 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN17 5BH 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 5BH average 207.5 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 74.93 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 44 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 5BH, 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.

The nearest tower is 2.34 km away.

Property at NN17 5BH averages £3,640,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 26 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 anti social behaviour and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 5BH is Corby Business Academy. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 0.06 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 5BH 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 5BH has a population of approximately 1723. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN17 5BH is Finsbury Park, 68.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.8 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 5BH 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 5BH 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN17 5BH: remote working 20/100, family 80/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 5BH 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 5BH is below the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 5BH compare to its neighbours? NN17 5GT (0.02 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5BP (0.02 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5BJ (0.05 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5BN (0.06 miles, Weldon) has 91.7% superfast coverage and 91.7% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 5BH, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN17 5BH, a few things are worth highlighting. 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.

Data is a starting point for Weldon. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN17 5BH. 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.