Broadband in NN17 3AD

What's NN17 3AD actually like? We checked Harringworth'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.

Strong broadband in this part of Harringworth. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Harringworth beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 98%. That puts Harringworth ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 98% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN17 3AD: 205 Mbps. Upload: 189 Mbps. Latency: 14ms. 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 13 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN17 3AD meets the broadband USO. 97.6% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Homes here average £806,071. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 178% higher than the national figure. Based on 14 Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

Crime figures for this area: 1 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: criminal damage arson (1). 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 NN17 3AD. Nearest: Gretton Primary Academy. Distance: 2.2 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Uppingham Community College (3.05 mi). Also: Uppingham School (3.4 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: 3.4 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 2,406. Median age: 42. Rural area. 37 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average. Living environment quality is lower than average.

Nearest train station: Corby. Distance: 5.5 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Oakham (8.2 mi). And Stamford (9.2 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 11.63 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: THE UPPINGHAM SURGERY. Distance: 3.7 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Not the closest. Factor in travel time. 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: 90/100. 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+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Harringworth 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.

Numbers only go so far. Visit NN17 3AD 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 NN17 3AD 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.