Broadband in NN17 9SB

This is the area guide for NN17 9SB, 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.

100% of premises at NN17 9SB can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN17 9SB 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 9SB see average downloads of 210.37 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. 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.

The nearest tower is 5.29 km away.

299 crimes were reported near NN17 9SB 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.

Hazel Leys Academy is the closest school at 0.49 miles. It is a Academy sponsor led school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 9SB 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 9SB 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 9SB is Finsbury Park, 68.4 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 70.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 9SB 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 9SB 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.

Suitability scores for NN17 9SB: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN17 9SB 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 9SB is close to the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 9SB compare to its neighbours? NN17 1QB (0.05 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 1QG (0.05 miles, Corby) has 90.9% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 1QD (0.08 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 1NH (0.09 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 54.5% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN17 9SB 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 9SB, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN17 9SB 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 9SB. 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.

This covers the key data for NN17 9SB. 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.