Broadband in NN17 5EG

Weldon is home to NN17 5EG. 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 5EG stands at 98.3%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 98.3% 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.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN17 5EG gives a better picture of what to expect. 1.7% of connections fall in the below 2 Mbps range. 98.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at NN17 5EG mean in practice? Upload speeds average 50.82 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN17 5EG yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 5EG see average downloads of 152.21 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 50.82 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 99 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 5EG, 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 98.3% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.14 km away.

Property at NN17 5EG averages £252,738, which is roughly in line with UK averages. This is based on 33 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 30 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 5EG is Corby Business Academy. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 0.3 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 5EG 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 5EG has a population of approximately 1670. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 68.6 miles from NN17 5EG. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.7 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.5 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 5EG 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 5EG 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 5EG: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 5EG 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 5EG is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 5EG compare to its neighbours? NN17 5EH (0.02 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5AA (0.03 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5GR (0.03 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5EE (0.04 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 5EG, 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 5EG? Connectivity at NN17 5EG 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN17 5EG. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

NN17 5EG 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.