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Broadband in NN18 9JZ

Corby, North Northamptonshire

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speedSuperfast (30Mbps+)
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 7 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Superfast (30Mbps+)

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 7 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN18 9JZ

Corby covers the NN18 9JZ postcode in North Northamptonshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Strong broadband in this part of Corby. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Corby beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Superfast (30Mbps+).

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN18 9JZ: 389 Mbps. Upload: 56 Mbps. Latency: 17ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Data from 61 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN18 9JZ meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Limited house price data for NN18 9JZ. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

184 crimes recorded in the latest month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (70). Second: anti social behaviour (29). Third: other theft (13). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN18 9JZ. Nearest: Kingswood Primary Academy. Distance: 0.1 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby (0.42 mi). Also: Hazel Leys Academy (0.48 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,790. Median age: 32. Urban area. 6856 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 1 out of 10. That's most deprived. Income deprivation is high in this area. Education deprivation is a concern. Crime deprivation ranks poorly. Health outcomes trail the national average.

Nearest train station: Corby. Distance: 1.5 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Kettering (5.7 mi). And Market Harborough (8.1 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 5.11 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Believ.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 0.4 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 55/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Corby is a busy, built-up area. Expect shops, takeaways, and services on your doorstep. Parking can be tight. Noise levels higher than average. Public transport links tend to be better in denser areas.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN18 9JZ on a weekday morning and a Saturday afternoon. Check parking availability. Listen for traffic noise. Look at the condition of nearby properties. Talk to a neighbour if you can. First impressions matter when choosing a home.

That's the full picture for NN18 9JZ based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN18 9JZ

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN18 9JZ

Based on 61 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

389

Mbps

Upload

56

Mbps

Latency

17

ms

Tests

61

results

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

Digital Divide at NN18 9JZ

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

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN18 9JZ

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

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN18 9JZ

Remote Worker

40

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

50

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

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 184

violent crime38%70
anti social behaviour16%29
other theft7%13
public order7%13
drugs6%11
burglary5%10
criminal damage arson5%10
shoplifting5%9
vehicle crime5%9
other crime3%5
robbery2%3
possession of weapons1%1
theft from the person1%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Kingswood Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, CorbyVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Hazel Leys AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Kingswood Secondary AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Danesholme Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.7 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

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Corby

1.5 mi

by road

🚂

Kettering

5.7 mi

by road

🚂

Market Harborough

8.1 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

NN18 8LU·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THACKLEY GREEN SPECIALIST CARE CENTRE

NN18 8JS·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

NN18 0QP·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE

NN18 0QP·0.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

CORBY URGENT CARE CENTRE

NN17 2UR·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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

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

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Believ

Type 2

5.1 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 2

5.1 mi

away

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

5.2 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

5.2 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

5.2 mi

away

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

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01026968

Overall IMD Decile

1 / 10

Most deprived

Ranked

440

of 32,844 areas

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

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income1895Most deprived
Employment1423Most deprived
Education185Most deprived
Health11Most deprived
Crime2N/AMost deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 007G

Population

1,790

Census 2021

Density

6856

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)

Area info

Parish

Corby

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01026968

Frequently asked questions about NN18 9JZ

What are the broadband speeds available at NN18 9JZ?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN18 9JZ. Maximum download speeds reach Superfast (30Mbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near NN18 9JZ?

No recent house price data for NN18 9JZ. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

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

NN18 9JZ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN18 9JZ area?

The nearest school to NN18 9JZ is Kingswood Primary Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.1 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

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

In the latest month of data, 184 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN18 9JZ for remote working?

NN18 9JZ scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN18 9JZ?

4G outdoor coverage at NN18 9JZ is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 96.2%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN18 9JZ?

EPC data is not yet available for NN18 9JZ. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

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

The most common council tax band in North Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN18 9JZ?

The nearest GP surgery to NN18 9JZ is GREAT OAKLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN18 9JZ?

The nearest train station to NN18 9JZ is Corby, 1.5 miles away. Other nearby stations include Kettering (5.7 mi) and Market Harborough (8.1 mi).

Is NN18 9JZ a suitable area for families?

NN18 9JZ scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN18 9JZ?

Air quality at NN18 9JZ is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

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

The nearest public EV charging point to NN18 9JZ is 5.11 miles away (Believ, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN18 9JZ?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN18 9JZ. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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