Broadband in NN17 1GD

Corby is home to NN17 1GD. 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.

75% of premises at NN17 1GD can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN17 1GD mean in practice? Upload speeds average 41.66 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 sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 1GD see average downloads of 210.37 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 41.66 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 21 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 5.21 km away.

In the latest month of data, 299 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 1GD is Exeter A Learning Community Academy. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 0.36 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 1GD 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 1GD has a population of approximately 1429. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN17 1GD is Finsbury Park, 68.4 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.2 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 1GD 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 1GD 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN17 1GD: remote working 50/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 1GD falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Corby, 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 1GD is below the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 1GD compare to its neighbours? NN17 1PL (0.03 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 1NG (0.04 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 1PB (0.04 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 96.2% gigabit. NN17 1FN (0.05 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN17 1GD gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 1GD? 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. Corby 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.

Data is a starting point for Corby. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN17 1GD in Corby. 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.