Broadband in NN17 1NN

This is the area guide for NN17 1NN, located in Weldon (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

50% of premises at NN17 1NN can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 40% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 40% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 40% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN17 1NN mean in practice? Upload speeds average 128.69 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 34 ms. Casual gaming works fine. Competitive or fast-paced games may suffer from delayed inputs. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN17 1NN see average downloads of 126.58 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 128.69 Mbps. Latency sits at 34 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.58 km away.

21 crimes were reported near NN17 1NN in the most recent month. The level is moderate. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include vehicle crime and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN17 1NN is Weldon Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.58 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN17 1NN 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 1NN has a population of approximately 1898. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN17 1NN is Finsbury Park, 67.9 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 68.9 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 69.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN17 1NN 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 1NN 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN17 1NN: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN17 1NN is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Weldon, 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 1NN is below the area average of 97%.

How does NN17 1NN compare to its neighbours? NN17 3JG (0.22 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit. NN18 8AZ (0.24 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN18 8AQ (0.26 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN17 3HX (0.27 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN17 1NN, 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 1NN, 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. Weldon 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.

Data is a starting point for Weldon. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for NN17 1NN. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Weldon hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.