Broadband in NN17 3AB

NN17 3AB sits in Harringworth, 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN17 3AB stands at 85.7%. That is close to the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 85.7% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 86% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN17 3AB tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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 NN17 3AB mean in practice? Upload speeds average 30.22 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 13 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN17 3AB yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 3AB see average downloads of 28.26 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 30.22 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN17 3AB, 14.3% of properties do not meet this threshold. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 5.95 km away.

The average property price at NN17 3AB is £640,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

1 crimes were reported near NN17 3AB in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 3AB is Gretton Primary Academy. It is a Academy converter school, 2.14 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 3AB 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 3AB 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 71.3 miles from NN17 3AB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 72.5 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 73.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 3AB is 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 3AB 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.

Suitability scores for NN17 3AB: remote working 65/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN17 3AB is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Harringworth, 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 3AB is below the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 3AB compare to its neighbours? NN17 3BH (0.97 miles, Bulwick) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3AT (1.05 miles, Laxton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3DX (1.09 miles, Bulwick) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3AZ (1.1 miles, Laxton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 3AB, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN17 3AB, here is what stands out. 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. Harringworth 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN17 3AB. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for NN17 3AB. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Harringworth hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.