Broadband in NN18 8AA

NN18 8AA sits in Weldon, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN18 8AA stands at 76.9%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 77% Superfast. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN18 8AA maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 93.03 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 sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN18 8AA see average downloads of 88.56 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 93.03 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 3.81 km away.

In the latest month of data, 21 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. 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.

Corby Old Village Primary School is the closest school at 0.66 miles. It is a Community school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN18 8AA 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 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN18 8AA has a population of approximately 1898. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN18 8AA is Finsbury Park, 67.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 68.7 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 69.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN18 8AA 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN18 8AA is available across 100% of the area. 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 NN18 8AA: remote working 50/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN18 8AA falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Weldon, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN18 postcode area contains 648 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN18 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN18 8AA is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN18 8AA compare to its neighbours? NN18 8ET (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 92.3% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN18 8FA (0.37 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN18 8EW (0.48 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 7.7% gigabit. NN17 5UE (0.51 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 87.7% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN18 8AA, 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 NN18 8AA, 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.

Before making a decision about NN18 8AA, 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.

NN18 8AA in Weldon: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.