Broadband in NN17 5AF

This is the area guide for NN17 5AF, located in Deene (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

33.3% of premises at NN17 5AF can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 33% Superfast. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN17 5AF mean in practice? Upload speeds average 25.1 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 is 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Real-world download speeds at NN17 5AF average 219.04 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 25.1 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 3 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 4.1 km away.

In the latest month of data, 1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Corby Business Academy is the closest school at 1.07 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 NN17 5AF 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 3.4 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN17 5AF has a population of approximately 2406. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 69.5 miles from NN17 5AF. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 70.5 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 71.4 miles.

Properties around NN17 5AF 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN17 5AF reaches 100%. 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 NN17 5AF: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN17 5AF falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Deene, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN17 postcode area contains 838 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN17 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN17 5AF is below the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 5AF compare to its neighbours? NN17 4BB (0.29 miles, Gretton) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN17 5XH (0.46 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 5WA (0.49 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3BW (0.49 miles, Gretton) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN17 5AF gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 NN17 5AF? 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. Deene 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 Deene. 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 NN17 5AF. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Deene hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.