NN17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 838 postcodes across 6 sectors in North Northamptonshire.
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
97%
Avg download
270 Mbps
Avg price
£422k
Postcodes
838
North Northamptonshire's NN17 shows moderate connectivity with gigabit at 85.8% and real-world downloads of 269.6 Mbps across 838 postcodes.
Broadband speeds in NN17
Share of NN17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 838 postcodes in the district.
NN17 shows moderate connectivity in North Northamptonshire. Gigabit reaches 85.8%; real-world download averages 269.6 Mbps, showing mixed fibre and older tech. Superfast reaches 96.9%; 90.4% get 300+ Mbps, 8.1% get 30-300 Mbps. 0.3% fall below 10 Mbps; 0.1% miss USO. Upload averages 64.6 Mbps-lowest in the NN batch-showing cable and VDSL alongside fibre. Across 838 postcodes, 269.6 Mbps suits standard remote work. The asymmetric uploads show VDSL and cable dominance over full-fibre. Moving to NN17, expect reliable speeds for routine work but upload-heavy tasks (video hosting, large transfers) may struggle. House prices are 421,749 pounds.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Avg upload
65 Mbps
Real-world Ookla speed test results
Avg latency
15 ms
Lower is better for gaming and calls
Cell towers
0
Average masts within 1 km of a postcode
Broadband by sector
NN17 splits into 6 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit | Avg house price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN17 1 | 246 | 99% | TBC | 85% | £273k |
| NN17 2 | 258 | 99% | TBC | 92% | £200k |
| NN17 3 | 159 | 94% | TBC | 72% | £437k |
| NN17 4 | 33 | 96% | TBC | 93% | £977k |
| NN17 5 | 141 | 93% | TBC | 91% | £965k |
| NN17 9 | 1 | 100% | TBC | 0% | TBC |
All NN17 1 postcodes (246)
All NN17 2 postcodes (258)
All NN17 3 postcodes (159)
All NN17 4 postcodes (33)
All NN17 5 postcodes (141)
All NN17 9 postcodes (1)
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House prices in NN17
Average sale price
£421,749
Recorded sales
3,561
Postcodes with sales
605
Based on HM Land Registry price paid records, which cover England and Wales and include commercial as well as residential sales. Averages can be skewed where few sales are recorded.
Living in North Northamptonshire
NN17 sits at the mid-range of North Northamptonshire postcodes on speed metrics. With 269.6 Mbps real-world download and house prices at 421,749 pounds, it offers solid connectivity at a reasonable cost.
Crime per month
114
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
42/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
63/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
66/100
What you get for the local price level
NN17 broadband FAQs
Why is NN17's upload speed so low at 64.6 Mbps?
Cable and VDSL technologies are more common in NN17 than full-fibre. These asymmetric services favour downloads over uploads.
Is NN17 suitable for video conferencing?
Yes. 269.6 Mbps download is ample. The 64.6 Mbps upload is adequate for single video calls but may strain multiple simultaneous meetings with large file shares.
How does NN17's speed compare to other North Northamptonshire postcodes?
NN17 delivers 269.6 Mbps real-world speeds, which is solid for remote work. Gigabit availability at 85.8% indicates mixed infrastructure across the postcode area.
Should I check my postcode before moving to NN17?
NN17 is generally reliable, though 0.3% sit below 10 Mbps. A speed check is worthwhile if bandwidth is critical to your work.
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources