Broadband in NN17 5BN

What's NN17 5BN actually like? We checked Weldon'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.

Broadband at NN17 5BN is mixed. Superfast reaches 92% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 92%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. Gigabit connections: 92% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN17 5BN: 208 Mbps. Upload: 75 Mbps. Latency: 12ms. 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 44 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN17 5BN meets the broadband USO. 91.7% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 91.7% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Average property price near NN17 5BN: £251,985. That's below the UK average of £290,000. About 13% lower than the national figure. Based on six Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture. A 10% deposit would be around £25,199. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

Crime figures for this area: 26 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (11). Second: anti social behaviour (7). Third: public order (3). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near NN17 5BN. Nearest: Corby Business Academy. Distance: 0.03 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Priors Hall - A Learning Community (0.03 mi). Also: Weldon Church of England Primary School (0.81 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: 1,723. Median age: 42. Rural area. 407 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.

Nearest train station: Corby. Distance: 2.4 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Kettering (8.8 mi). And Market Harborough (11.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 8.04 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: PRIORS HALL PHARMACY. Distance: 0.1 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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: 35/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 80/100. 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.

Weldon 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.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN17 5BN before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That's the full picture for NN17 5BN 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.