Broadband in NN17 1LY

Looking at NN17 1LY in Corby? 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.

100% of premises at NN17 1LY can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN17 1LY tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN17 1LY into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 81.18 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 10 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 1LY 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 1LY average 408.24 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 81.18 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 18 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 1LY, 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.

The nearest tower is 5.57 km away.

House prices near NN17 1LY sit at £146,125 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN17 1LY totalled 299 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. 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 1LY is Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.44 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 1LY 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 1LY 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 1LY is Finsbury Park, 68.6 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.5 miles.

Properties around NN17 1LY 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 1LY 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.

Suitability scores for NN17 1LY: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 1LY 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 1LY is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 1LY compare to its neighbours? NN17 1TG (0.07 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 1TL (0.07 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 1PT (0.08 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 1TQ (0.08 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN17 1LY 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.

Pulling the data together for NN17 1LY, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN17 1LY 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. 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.

Before making a decision about NN17 1LY, 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.

NN17 1LY in Corby: 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.