Broadband in NN18 8AP

Corby is home to NN18 8AP. 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 coverage here stands at 73.9%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is 74% Superfast. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN18 8AP. 26.1% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 73.9% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN18 8AP into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 98.47 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 26 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 NN18 8AP. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN18 8AP average 390.16 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 98.47 Mbps. Latency sits at 26 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 102 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN18 8AP fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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 4.46 km away.

House prices near NN18 8AP sit at £197,950 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

181 crimes were reported near NN18 8AP 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 other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby is the closest school at 0.1 miles. It is a Voluntary aided school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN18 8AP 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 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN18 8AP has a population of approximately 1366. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN18 8AP is Finsbury Park, 67.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 68.5 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 69.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN18 8AP 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 NN18 8AP 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 NN18 8AP: remote working 50/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN18 8AP is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Corby, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN18 postcode area contains 648 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN18 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN18 8AP is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN18 8AP compare to its neighbours? NN18 8DF (0.03 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 8RS (0.08 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 8LL (0.1 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 97.2% gigabit. NN18 8RP (0.13 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN18 8AP, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 NN18 8AP, 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.

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 NN18 8AP. 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.