Broadband in NN17 2UQ

This is the area guide for NN17 2UQ, located in Middleton (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

0% of premises at NN17 2UQ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN17 2UQ gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN17 2UQ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 55.02 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 19 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN17 2UQ 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 2UQ see average downloads of 353.63 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 55.02 Mbps. Latency sits at 19 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 4 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN17 2UQ fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 6.92 km away.

97 crimes were reported near NN17 2UQ in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and drugs. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 2UQ is Red Kite Academy. It is a Free schools special school, 0.36 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 2UQ 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 2UQ has a population of approximately 1632. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 69.2 miles from NN17 2UQ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 69.8 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 71.1 miles.

Properties around NN17 2UQ 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 2UQ 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 2UQ: remote working 35/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN17 2UQ is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Middleton, 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%.

How does NN17 2UQ compare to its neighbours? NN18 0DN (0.15 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 0DP (0.16 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 0DQ (0.17 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 0DF (0.19 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN17 2UQ, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 2UQ, here is what stands out. Broadband is the main concern at NN17 2UQ. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. 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. Middleton 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.

Before making a decision about NN17 2UQ, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for NN17 2UQ in Middleton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.