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Broadband in NN18 8AA

Weldon, North Northamptonshire

Superfast broadband covers 76.9% of premises here.

Best speed77% Superfast
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

77% Superfast

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN18 8AA

Weldon covers the NN18 8AA postcode in North Northamptonshire. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Broadband at NN18 8AA is mixed. Superfast reaches 77% of premises. Below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast sits at 0%. Some homes will get slower connections. Ask your provider about specific speeds at your address. Don't rely on postcode-level data alone. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as 77% Superfast.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN18 8AA: 89 Mbps. Upload: 93 Mbps. Latency: 15ms. Around the UK average. Fine for most households. HD streaming and video calls should work well. Multiple devices can share this comfortably. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups.

Limited house price data for NN18 8AA. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Crime figures for this area: 21 in one month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (6). Second: vehicle crime (4). Third: criminal damage arson (3). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN18 8AA. Nearest: Corby Old Village Primary School. Distance: 0.66 miles. Type: Community school. Second nearest: Little Stanion Primary School (0.68 mi). Also: Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School (0.96 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: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,898. Median age: 42. Rural area. 203 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Corby. Distance: 1 miles. Walking distance for most people. Also: Kettering (6.9 mi). And Market Harborough (10.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 6.21 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: LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE. Distance: 1.4 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. 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: 50/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. 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+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

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.

Transparency matters. Broadband data: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. House prices: Land Registry. Crime: Police.uk. Demographics: ONS Census 2021. Flood risk: Environment Agency. Speed tests: Ookla Open Data Q4 2025. Cell towers: OpenStreetMap. All free, all public.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN18 8AA 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 NN18 8AA 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.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)77%
77%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)77%
77%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Real-World Speeds at NN18 8AA

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

89

Mbps

Upload

93

Mbps

Latency

15

ms

Tests

1

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near NN18 8AA

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN18 8AA

Remote Worker

50

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

80

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 21

violent crime29%6
vehicle crime19%4
criminal damage arson14%3
drugs10%2
public order10%2
anti social behaviour10%2
bicycle theft5%1
possession of weapons5%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Corby Old Village Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Little Stanion Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Corby Technical SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Exeter A Learning Community AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Corby

1.0 mi

by road

🚂

Kettering

6.9 mi

by road

🚂

Market Harborough

10.3 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE

NN17 1TR·1.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

DR SUMIRA

NN17 1LG·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE STUDFALL MED CENTRE

NN17 1QP·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

NN18 0QP·1.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ASPIRO HEALTHCARE

NN18 0QP·1.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Believ

Type 2

6.2 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 2

6.2 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

6.3 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

6.3 mi

away

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

6.4 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01035398

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

23,452

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Corby 003C (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,731Above average
Employment823,617Above average
Education614Average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 006H

Population

1,898

Census 2021

Density

203

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Weldon

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01035398

Frequently asked questions about NN18 8AA

What are the broadband speeds available at NN18 8AA?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 77% of premises at NN18 8AA. Maximum download speeds reach 77% Superfast. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near NN18 8AA?

No recent house price data for NN18 8AA. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN18 8AA?

NN18 8AA has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN18 8AA area?

The nearest school to NN18 8AA is Corby Old Village Primary School (Community school), 0.66 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN18 8AA compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 21 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN18 8AA for remote working?

NN18 8AA scores 50/100 for remote working suitability, making it reasonably suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN18 8AA?

4G outdoor coverage at NN18 8AA is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 96.2%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN18 8AA?

EPC data is not yet available for NN18 8AA. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN18 8AA?

The most common council tax band in North Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN18 8AA?

The nearest GP surgery to NN18 8AA is LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE, 1.4 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN18 8AA?

The nearest train station to NN18 8AA is Corby, 1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Kettering (6.9 mi) and Market Harborough (10.3 mi).

Is NN18 8AA a suitable area for families?

NN18 8AA scores 80/100 for family suitability, rated very suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN18 8AA?

Air quality at NN18 8AA is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN18 8AA?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN18 8AA is 6.21 miles away (Believ, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN18 8AA?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN18 8AA. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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