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Broadband in NN17 4BB

Gretton, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 26 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 26 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN17 4BB

What's NN17 4BB actually like? We checked Gretton's data across 15+ categories. Broadband speeds and real-world performance. House prices and recent sales. Crime rates and categories. Schools, flood risk, air quality, GP access, and transport links. Everything below comes from official public data. Updated regularly. Specific to this postcode wherever possible.

Broadband at NN17 4BB is below average. Superfast covers just 0% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Basic only.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN17 4BB: 32 Mbps. Upload: 23 Mbps. Latency: 30ms. Below the UK average of 70 Mbps. One or two devices at a time. Not ideal for families. HD streaming works. 4K will struggle.

Every premises at NN17 4BB 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 NN17 4BB. 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.

6 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (3). Second: burglary (1). Third: public order (1). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near NN17 4BB. Nearest: Corby Business Academy. Distance: 1.27 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Priors Hall - A Learning Community (1.28 mi). Also: Gretton Primary Academy (1.33 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Medium. Zone: Zone 3a. Moderate flood risk. Get a flood risk assessment before buying. Insurance premiums may be higher. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,643. Median age: 42. Rural area. 90 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Corby. Distance: 2.1 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Kettering (8.9 mi). And Market Harborough (10.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 8.24 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: PRIORS HALL PHARMACY. Distance: 1.4 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. 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: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 85/100. Ticks the boxes for families. 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+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Gretton is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN17 4BB before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That's the full picture for NN17 4BB 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)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN17 4BB

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN17 4BB

Based on 8 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

32

Mbps

Upload

23

Mbps

Latency

30

ms

Tests

8

results

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

Digital Divide at NN17 4BB

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
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 NN17 4BB

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

NN17 4BB

Remote Worker

35

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

Family

85

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: 6

violent crime50%3
burglary17%1
public order17%1
anti social behaviour17%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Corby Business AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Priors Hall - A Learning CommunityAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Gretton Primary AcademyAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their FamiliesLocal authority nursery schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Rockingham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 3a

🟠

Flood risk: Medium

This postcode is in Zone 3a — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 3a

Risk Level

Medium

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

2.1 mi

by road

🚂

Kettering

8.9 mi

by road

🚂

Market Harborough

10.5 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

PRIORS HALL PHARMACY

NN17 5GT·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

DR SUMIRA

NN17 1LG·2.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE STUDFALL MED CENTRE

NN17 1QP·2.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE

NN17 1TR·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

CORBY URGENT CARE CENTRE

NN17 2UR·2.6 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)3.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4 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

8.2 mi

away

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Believ

Type 2

8.3 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

8.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

8.4 mi

away

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

8.4 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: E01026979

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

24,531

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Corby 001B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,819Above average
Employment618,375Average
Education86Above average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime9N/ALeast deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 002B

Population

1,643

Census 2021

Density

90

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

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

Gretton

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01026979

Frequently asked questions about NN17 4BB

What are the broadband speeds available at NN17 4BB?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at NN17 4BB. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near NN17 4BB?

No recent house price data for NN17 4BB. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN17 4BB?

NN17 4BB has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 3a by the Environment Agency. Check the Environment Agency flood map for detailed risk information.

What schools are nearby in the NN17 4BB area?

The nearest school to NN17 4BB is Corby Business Academy (Academy sponsor led), 1.27 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN17 4BB compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 6 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN17 4BB for remote working?

NN17 4BB scores 35/100 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 NN17 4BB?

4G outdoor coverage at NN17 4BB 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 NN17 4BB?

EPC data is not yet available for NN17 4BB. 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 NN17 4BB?

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 NN17 4BB?

The nearest GP surgery to NN17 4BB is PRIORS HALL PHARMACY, 1.4 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN17 4BB?

The nearest train station to NN17 4BB is Corby, 2.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Kettering (8.9 mi) and Market Harborough (10.5 mi).

Is NN17 4BB a suitable area for families?

NN17 4BB scores 85/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN17 4BB?

Air quality at NN17 4BB is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.4 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN17 4BB?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN17 4BB is 8.24 miles away (Believ, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN17 4BB?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN17 4BB. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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