Broadband in NN17 5XN

NN17 5XN sits in Corby, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

14.3% of premises at NN17 5XN can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 14.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 14.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 14% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN17 5XN mean in practice? Upload speeds average 16.71 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency is 32 ms. Casual gaming works fine. Competitive or fast-paced games may suffer from delayed inputs. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 5XN see average downloads of 274.29 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 16.71 Mbps. Latency sits at 32 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 3.46 km away.

The average property price at NN17 5XN is £7,220,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN17 5XN totalled 71 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 5XN is Corby Old Village Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.99 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 5XN 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 5XN has a population of approximately 1967. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 68.7 miles from NN17 5XN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.7 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.7 miles.

Properties around NN17 5XN 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 5XN 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN17 5XN: remote working 20/100, family 55/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 5XN 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 5XN is below the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 5XN compare to its neighbours? NN17 5ZA (0.24 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5BB (0.24 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5XU (0.25 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5XZ (0.31 miles, Corby) has 83.3% superfast coverage and 83.3% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 5XN, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN17 5XN? 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.

Data is a starting point for Corby. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN17 5XN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Corby hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.