Broadband in NN18 9EA

This is the area guide for NN18 9EA, 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.

96.7% of premises at NN18 9EA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 96.7% 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.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN18 9EA gives a better picture of what to expect. 96.7% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN18 9EA mean in practice? Upload speeds average 38.74 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 23 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.

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

Ookla Speedtest users at NN18 9EA see average downloads of 248.44 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 38.74 Mbps. Latency sits at 23 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 10 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN18 9EA 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 96.7% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 5.49 km away.

House prices near NN18 9EA sit at £190,977 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 8 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 109 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. 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.

The nearest school to NN18 9EA is Danesholme Junior Academy. It is a Academy sponsor led school, 0.19 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN18 9EA 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 9EA has a population of approximately 1404. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 68.1 miles from NN18 9EA. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 68.6 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 69.9 miles.

Properties around NN18 9EA 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 9EA 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 9EA: remote working 35/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN18 9EA 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 9EA is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN18 9EA compare to its neighbours? NN18 9DY (0.02 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 9DA (0.05 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 9DP (0.06 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 9DW (0.06 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN18 9EA, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN18 9EA, a few things are worth highlighting. Connectivity at NN18 9EA 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.

Before making a decision about NN18 9EA, 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.

This covers the key data for NN18 9EA. 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.