Broadband in NN17 2NR

This is the area guide for NN17 2NR, 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 coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN17 2NR gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN17 2NR maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 74.11 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 17 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN17 2NR yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 2NR see average downloads of 270.67 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 74.11 Mbps. Latency sits at 17 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 29 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 2NR, 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 6.38 km away.

The average property price at NN17 2NR is £211,590. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

234 crimes were reported near NN17 2NR in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. 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.

Woodnewton- A Learning Community is the closest school at 0.21 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 2NR 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 2NR has a population of approximately 1473. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 69.1 miles from NN17 2NR. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.8 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 71 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 2NR 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 2NR 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 2NR: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 2NR 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 2NR is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 2NR compare to its neighbours? NN17 2NS (0.04 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 2TS (0.05 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 2PB (0.05 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 2PD (0.06 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN17 2NR 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 2NR, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN17 2NR 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 2NR, 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 2NR 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.