Broadband in NN17 5GS

Weldon is home to NN17 5GS. 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 coverage here stands at 33.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 33% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN17 5GS 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. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 12 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.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 5GS 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 nearest tower is 2.33 km away.

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.

Corby Business Academy is the closest school at 0.13 miles. It is a Academy sponsor led school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 5GS 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 5GS 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 5GS is Finsbury Park, 68.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.8 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.7 miles.

Properties around NN17 5GS 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 5GS 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 5GS: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

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

How does NN17 5GS compare to its neighbours? NN17 5EU (0.04 miles, Weldon) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 5ED (0.05 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5EL (0.06 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5BG (0.08 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 5GS, 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 5GS? 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 5GS, 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 5GS 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.