Broadband in NN17 2AR

Looking at NN17 2AR 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN17 2AR stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 79.3% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 79.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 79% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN17 2AR tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 20.7% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 79.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at NN17 2AR into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 87.16 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 16 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN17 2AR. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 2AR average 359.49 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 87.16 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 24 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 2AR, 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 6.34 km away.

Property at NN17 2AR averages £136,357, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 7 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 95 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 anti social behaviour and drugs. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Studfall Infant Academy is the closest school at 0.42 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 2AR 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 2AR has a population of approximately 1236. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 69.6 miles from NN17 2AR. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 70.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 71.5 miles.

Properties around NN17 2AR 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 2AR 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 2AR: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN17 2AR is North Northamptonshire. 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 2AR is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 2AR compare to its neighbours? NN17 2AS (0.03 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 75% gigabit. NN17 2AD (0.05 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 2EB (0.06 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 2AE (0.06 miles, Corby) has 87.5% superfast coverage and 62.5% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 2AR, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 2AR, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN17 2AR 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN17 2AR. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

NN17 2AR 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.