Broadband in NN17 1NL

This is the area guide for NN17 1NL, located in Corby (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN17 1NL stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 2.9% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 2.9% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 3% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN17 1NL 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN17 1NL maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 41.66 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 sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN17 1NL. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 1NL average 210.37 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. 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.

0% of premises at NN17 1NL fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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 5.29 km away.

299 crimes were reported near NN17 1NL in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. 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 1NL is Exeter A Learning Community Academy. It is a Academy sponsor led 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 1NL 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 1NL 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 1NL is Finsbury Park, 68.5 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 70.4 miles.

Properties around NN17 1NL 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN17 1NL 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.

Suitability scores for NN17 1NL: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

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

How does NN17 1NL compare to its neighbours? NN17 1NH (0.01 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 54.5% gigabit. NN17 1PS (0.03 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 1NJ (0.04 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 1NQ (0.04 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 45.5% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN17 1NL 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN17 1NL, a few things are worth highlighting. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 1NL, 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 1NL 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.