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Broadband in NN17 3EA

Bulwick, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 27 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 27 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN17 3EA

What's NN17 3EA actually like? We checked Bulwick's data across 15+ categories. Broadband speeds and real-world performance. House prices and recent sales. Crime rates and categories. Schools, flood risk, air quality, GP access, and transport links. Everything below comes from official public data. Updated regularly. Specific to this postcode wherever possible.

Internet coverage here is good. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Bulwick beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Bulwick ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN17 3EA: 222 Mbps. Upload: 262 Mbps. Latency: 150ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Higher latency. Video calls may feel laggy.

Every premises at NN17 3EA meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Average property price near NN17 3EA: £640,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 121% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

1 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: criminal damage arson (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN17 3EA. Nearest: Priors Hall - A Learning Community. Distance: 3.25 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Corby Business Academy (3.26 mi). Also: Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School (3.32 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 2,406. Median age: 42. Rural area. 37 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Corby. Distance: 5.7 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Stamford (8.7 mi). And Oakham (11.4 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 10.23 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Shell Recharge Solutions.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: PRIORS HALL PHARMACY. Distance: 3.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Not the closest. Factor in travel time. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 90/100. Ticks the boxes for families. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Bulwick is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN17 3EA before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That covers the key data for NN17 3EA. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN17 3EA

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN17 3EA

Based on 6 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

222

Mbps

Upload

262

Mbps

Latency

150

ms

Tests

6

results

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

Digital Divide at NN17 3EA

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

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN17 3EA

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN17 3EA

Remote Worker

40

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

Family

90

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.

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House prices

Average price

£640,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£640,000MILLIES LANE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 1

criminal damage arson100%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Priors Hall - A Learning CommunityAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆3.3 mi
Corby Business AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆3.3 mi
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆3.3 mi
Weldon Village AcademyFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆3.5 mi
Weldon Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆3.7 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

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Corby

5.7 mi

by road

🚂

Stamford

8.7 mi

by road

🚂

Oakham

11.4 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

PRIORS HALL PHARMACY

NN17 5GT·3.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

OUNDLE

PE8 4JA·5.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE

NN17 1TR·5.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

DR SUMIRA

NN17 1LG·5.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE STUDFALL MED CENTRE

NN17 1QP·6.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Shell Recharge Solutions

Type 22 points

10.2 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 2

11.1 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 2

11.1 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

11.2 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

11.2 mi

away

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

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027043

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

20,484

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on East Northamptonshire 001B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income824,450Above average
Employment722,926Above average
Education79Above average
Health9N/ALeast deprived
Crime7N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 001B

Population

2,406

Census 2021

Density

37

per km² · Rural

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)

Area info

Parish

Bulwick

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027043

Frequently asked questions about NN17 3EA

What are the broadband speeds available at NN17 3EA?

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

What is the average house price near NN17 3EA?

Average property price near NN17 3EA: £640,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale.

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

NN17 3EA has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN17 3EA area?

The nearest school to NN17 3EA is Priors Hall - A Learning Community (Academy converter), 3.25 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

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

In the latest month of data, 1 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was criminal damage arson.

How suitable is NN17 3EA for remote working?

NN17 3EA scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN17 3EA?

4G outdoor coverage at NN17 3EA is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 96.2%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN17 3EA?

EPC data is not yet available for NN17 3EA. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

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

The most common council tax band in North Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN17 3EA?

The nearest GP surgery to NN17 3EA is PRIORS HALL PHARMACY, 3.2 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN17 3EA?

The nearest train station to NN17 3EA is Corby, 5.7 miles away. Other nearby stations include Stamford (8.7 mi) and Oakham (11.4 mi).

Is NN17 3EA a suitable area for families?

NN17 3EA scores 90/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN17 3EA?

Air quality at NN17 3EA is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.4 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

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

The nearest public EV charging point to NN17 3EA is 10.23 miles away (Shell Recharge Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN17 3EA?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN17 3EA. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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