Broadband in NN18 9BY

NN18 9BY 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.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 98.3% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN18 9BY tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 1.7% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 98.3% 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 9BY maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 76.64 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 is 14 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN18 9BY. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN18 9BY see average downloads of 505.51 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 76.64 Mbps. Latency sits at 14 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 75 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN18 9BY, 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 5.85 km away.

Property at NN18 9BY averages £207,769, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 13 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

153 crimes were reported near NN18 9BY 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 drugs. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Kingswood Secondary Academy is the closest school at 0.13 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 9BY 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 9BY has a population of approximately 2067. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN18 9BY is Finsbury Park, 68.3 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 68.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 70.2 miles.

Properties around NN18 9BY 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 NN18 9BY 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 9BY: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN18 9BY falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. 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 9BY is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN18 9BY compare to its neighbours? NN18 9BZ (0.04 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 9FA (0.09 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 9FQ (0.12 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 9NS (0.12 miles, Corby) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN18 9BY has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN18 9BY, 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 NN18 9BY? Connectivity at NN18 9BY 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.

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.

That is the full data picture for NN18 9BY 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.