Broadband in NN18 8ET

This is the area guide for NN18 8ET, 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.

92.3% of premises at NN18 8ET can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is Superfast (30Mbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN18 8ET. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN18 8ET into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 93.03 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN18 8ET. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN18 8ET average 88.56 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. 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.

0% of premises at NN18 8ET fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 3.84 km away.

The average property price at NN18 8ET is £1,500,000. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

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.

The nearest school to NN18 8ET is Corby Old Village Primary School. It is a Community school school, 0.6 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN18 8ET 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 8ET has a population of approximately 1898. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 67.8 miles from NN18 8ET. 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.

Properties around NN18 8ET most commonly fall into council tax 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 NN18 8ET 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.

Suitability scores for NN18 8ET: remote working 35/100, family 80/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN18 8ET is North Northamptonshire. 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 8ET is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN18 8ET compare to its neighbours? NN18 8AA (0.07 miles, Weldon) has 76.9% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN18 8FA (0.31 miles, Weldon) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN18 8EW (0.42 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 7.7% gigabit. NN17 5UE (0.44 miles, Corby) has 100% superfast coverage and 87.7% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN18 8ET, 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 8ET, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN18 8ET is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN18 8ET. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

NN18 8ET 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.