Broadband in NN17 5ZB

Corby is home to NN17 5ZB. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN17 5ZB stands at 77.3%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 77.3% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 77.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 77% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN17 5ZB into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 207.64 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 is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 5ZB average 147.91 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 207.64 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 4.2 km away.

165 crimes were reported near NN17 5ZB 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 shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Corby Old Village Primary School is the closest school at 0.31 miles. It is a Community school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 5ZB 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 5ZB has a population of approximately 1873. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN17 5ZB 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 69.4 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.4 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 5ZB 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN17 5ZB 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 5ZB: remote working 50/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

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

How does NN17 5ZB compare to its neighbours? NN17 5YH (0.12 miles, Corby) has 84.6% superfast coverage and 84.6% gigabit. NN17 5YF (0.14 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5TS (0.18 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5ZZ (0.18 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN17 5ZB 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 5ZB, a few things are worth highlighting. 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 5ZB, 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 5ZB 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.