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Broadband in NN17 1NH

Corby, North Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed55% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 7 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

55% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 7 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 1NH

What's NN17 1NH actually like? We checked Corby'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%. Corby beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 55%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 55% coverage. Gigabit rollout is underway but not complete.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN17 1NH: 210 Mbps. Upload: 42 Mbps. Latency: 15ms. 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. Data from 21 speed tests in this area.

Limited house price data for NN17 1NH. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Police.uk data: 299 incidents last month. That's higher than most areas. Urban centres tend to record more incidents. Most common type: violent crime (97). Second: shoplifting (47). Third: anti social behaviour (38). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near NN17 1NH. Nearest: Exeter A Learning Community Academy. Distance: 0.45 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Corby Technical School (0.52 mi). Also: Hazel Leys Academy (0.58 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: 1,429. Median age: 38. Semi-rural area. 1558 people per km². Between village and suburb in character. Some local services. Others need a drive. Deprivation index: decile 2 out of 10. That's more deprived than average. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Crime deprivation ranks poorly. Health outcomes trail the national average.

Nearest train station: Corby. Distance: 0.6 miles. Walking distance for most people. Also: Kettering (6.6 mi). And Market Harborough (8.7 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.99 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Believ.

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: LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE. Distance: 0.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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: 70/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. 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.

Corby sits between village and suburb. More space between homes. Quieter streets. You'll need a car for most errands. Local pubs and shops may be within walking distance.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN17 1NH at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

That's the full picture for NN17 1NH based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)55%
55%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit55%
55%
TBC

Real-World Speeds at NN17 1NH

Based on 21 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

210

Mbps

Upload

42

Mbps

Latency

15

ms

Tests

21

results

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

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 1NH

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 1NH

Remote Worker

70

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

Family

55

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 299

violent crime32%97
shoplifting16%47
anti social behaviour13%38
criminal damage arson8%25
public order7%21
other theft5%16
drugs4%13
burglary4%11
vehicle crime3%9
other crime3%8
possession of weapons2%5
robbery1%4
theft from the person1%3
bicycle theft1%2

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Exeter A Learning Community AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Corby Technical SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Hazel Leys AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, CorbyVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 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

0.6 mi

by road

🚂

Kettering

6.6 mi

by road

🚂

Market Harborough

8.7 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE

NN17 1TR·0.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

NN18 0QP·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE STUDFALL MED CENTRE

NN17 1QP·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

CORBY URGENT CARE CENTRE

NN17 2UR·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE

NN18 0QP·0.5 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

🔋

Believ

Type 2

6.0 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 2

6.0 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

6.1 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

6.1 mi

away

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

6.1 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: E01026949

Overall IMD Decile

2 / 10

Most deprived

Ranked

6,359

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Corby 005A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income38,021Below average
Employment25,869Most deprived
Education240Most deprived
Health2N/AMost deprived
Crime21Most deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 005A

Population

1,429

Census 2021

Density

1558

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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

Corby

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01026949

Frequently asked questions about NN17 1NH

What are the broadband speeds available at NN17 1NH?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN17 1NH. Maximum download speeds reach 55% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 55%.

What is the average house price near NN17 1NH?

No recent house price data for NN17 1NH. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN17 1NH?

NN17 1NH 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 1NH area?

The nearest school to NN17 1NH is Exeter A Learning Community Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.45 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN17 1NH compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 299 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN17 1NH for remote working?

NN17 1NH scores 70/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited 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 1NH?

4G outdoor coverage at NN17 1NH 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 1NH?

EPC data is not yet available for NN17 1NH. 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 1NH?

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 1NH?

The nearest GP surgery to NN17 1NH is LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN17 1NH?

The nearest train station to NN17 1NH is Corby, 0.6 miles away. Other nearby stations include Kettering (6.6 mi) and Market Harborough (8.7 mi).

Is NN17 1NH a suitable area for families?

NN17 1NH scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN17 1NH?

Air quality at NN17 1NH 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 1NH?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN17 1NH is 5.99 miles away (Believ, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN17 1NH?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 55% of premises at NN17 1NH. Gigabit coverage reaches 55%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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