NN18 postcode

Broadband in NN18 9BH

Corby, North Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed83% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 27 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

83% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 27 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)83%
83%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit83%
83%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN18 9BH

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN18 9BH

Based on 64 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

263

Mbps

Upload

46

Mbps

Latency

15

ms

Tests

64

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN18 9BH

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN18 9BH

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

House prices

Average price

£155,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£155,000SAXILBY CLOSE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 219

violent crime36%78
anti social behaviour16%35
other theft7%16
public order7%16
drugs6%13
burglary5%12
shoplifting5%12
criminal damage arson5%11
vehicle crime5%10
other crime3%6
robbery2%5
possession of weapons1%3
theft from the person1%2

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Kingswood Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Hazel Leys AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, CorbyVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Maplefields AcademyAcademy special converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Kingswood Secondary AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 007D

Population

1,616

Census 2021

Density

7014

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

32

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01026965

Overall IMD Decile

1 / 10

Most deprived

Ranked

1,181

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Corby 006D (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income12,087Most deprived
Employment11,904Most deprived
Education182Most deprived
Health11Most deprived
Crime11Most deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Believ

Type 2

5.4 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 2

5.4 mi

away

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

5.5 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

5.5 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

5.5 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

NN18 0QP·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE

NN18 0QP·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

NN18 8LU·0.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THACKLEY GREEN SPECIALIST CARE CENTRE

NN18 8JS·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

CORBY URGENT CARE CENTRE

NN17 2UR·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN18 9BH

Looking at NN18 9BH in Corby? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

100% of premises at NN18 9BH can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 83.3% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 83.3% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 83% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN18 9BH 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 NN18 9BH maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 46.26 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 15 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN18 9BH yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN18 9BH see average downloads of 262.83 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 46.26 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 64 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN18 9BH, 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 5.19 km away.

The average property price at NN18 9BH is £155,000. That is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

219 crimes were reported near NN18 9BH 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.

Kingswood Primary Academy is the closest school at 0.2 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 NN18 9BH 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 9BH has a population of approximately 1616. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN18 9BH is Finsbury Park, 68.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 68.8 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN18 9BH 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 9BH 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 NN18 9BH: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN18 9BH 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 9BH is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN18 9BH compare to its neighbours? NN18 9BB (0.02 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 9HN (0.04 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN18 9FE (0.04 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 9BP (0.05 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN18 9BH, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN18 9BH, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN18 9BH 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 NN18 9BH. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN18 9BH 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN18 9BH

What are the broadband speeds available at NN18 9BH?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN18 9BH. Maximum download speeds reach 83% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 83.3%.

What is the average house price near NN18 9BH?

The average property price at NN18 9BH is £155,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN18 9BH?

NN18 9BH has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN18 9BH area?

The nearest school is Kingswood Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.2 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN18 9BH compare to other areas?

219 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is NN18 9BH for remote working?

NN18 9BH scores 70/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at NN18 9BH?

4G outdoor coverage at NN18 9BH is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN18 9BH?

EPC data for NN18 9BH is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN18 9BH?

The most common council tax band near NN18 9BH is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN18 9BH?

GP surgery data for NN18 9BH is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN18 9BH?

The nearest train station to NN18 9BH is Finsbury Park, 68.2 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN18 9BH a suitable area for families?

NN18 9BH scores 55/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.

What is the air quality like at NN18 9BH?

Air quality at NN18 9BH is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN18 9BH?

EV charging data for NN18 9BH is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN18 9BH?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 83.3% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN18 9BH

Remote Worker

70

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

55

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

85

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Corby

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01026965

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