Broadband in NN17 5BU

Looking at NN17 5BU in Weldon? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN17 5BU stands at 87.9%. That is close to the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 87.9% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 88% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN17 5BU. 6.9% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 93.1% 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 5BU maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 111.59 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 10 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN17 5BU 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 5BU average 257.03 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 111.59 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 47 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 5BU, 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 1.29 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN17 5BU sit at £1,060,638 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 30 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN17 5BU totalled 26 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. 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.

Weldon Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 0.73 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 5BU 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 5BU has a population of approximately 1723. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 68.3 miles from NN17 5BU. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.5 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.3 miles.

Properties around NN17 5BU 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 5BU 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 5BU: remote working 65/100, family 80/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN17 5BU 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 5BU is below the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 5BU compare to its neighbours? NN17 5DA (0.02 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5DG (0.05 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5DH (0.06 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5HG (0.14 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 5BU, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN17 5BU? 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 5BU, 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.

This covers the key data for NN17 5BU. 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.