NN12 postcode
Broadband in NN12 8ED
Bradden, West Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 16 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
86% Gigabit
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Gigabit broadband (86% Gigabit) is available at NN12 8ED. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 86% | 86% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 86% | 86% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 86% | 86% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 86% | 86% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at NN12 8ED
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN12 8ED
Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
253
Mbps
Upload
372
Mbps
Latency
4
ms
Tests
1
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN12 8ED
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near NN12 8ED
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£635,167
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £535,000 | MAIN STREET | |
| £495,500 | MAIN STREET | |
| £875,000 |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 3
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakesley Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.7 mi |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.8 mi |
| On Track Education Silverstone | Other independent special school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.5 mi |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.6 mi |
| Sponne School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 2.7 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
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 045C
Population
1,827
Census 2021
Density
133
per km² · Suburban
Median Age
42
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027289
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
29,544
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 004C (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 8 | 25,816 | Above average |
| Employment | 8 | 25,543 | Above average |
| Education | 9 | 4 | Least deprived |
| Health | 9 | N/A | Least deprived |
| Crime | 10 | -2 | Least deprived |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Pod Point
1.7 mi
away
EV Charger
2.5 mi
away
BP Pulse
2.8 mi
away
Osprey
7.1 mi
away
Osprey
7.1 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE
new patients
BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
GREENS NORTON & WEEDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
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Looking at NN12 8ED in Bradden? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN12 8ED stands at 85.7%. That is close to the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 85.7% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is 86% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
The speed distribution at NN12 8ED tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 5.3% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 5.3% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 89.5% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. 5% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.
Here is how the broadband at NN12 8ED maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 371.91 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 4 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.
FWA broadband has not reached NN12 8ED yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.
Real-world download speeds at NN12 8ED average 253.1 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 371.91 Mbps. Latency sits at 4 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.
4.8% of premises at NN12 8ED fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 89.5% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.
The nearest tower is 4.26 km away.
House prices near NN12 8ED sit at £635,167 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
In the latest month of data, 3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.
The nearest school to NN12 8ED is Blakesley Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 1.7 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at NN12 8ED 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 NN12 8ED has a population of approximately 1827. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.
Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 53.1 miles from NN12 8ED. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56 miles. Richmond offers another option at 56.1 miles.
Properties around NN12 8ED most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.
4G outdoor coverage at NN12 8ED reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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 NN12 8ED: remote working 65/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.
The local authority for NN12 8ED is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Bradden, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN12 postcode area contains 758 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN12 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN12 8ED is close to the area average of 88%.
How does NN12 8ED compare to its neighbours? NN12 8EF (0.03 miles, Bradden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 8EB (0.04 miles, Bradden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 8EJ (0.06 miles, Bradden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 8EE (0.13 miles, Bradden) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.
When choosing a broadband provider at NN12 8ED, 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.
What does all of this mean for someone considering NN12 8ED? West 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. Bradden 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 NN12 8ED. 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.
NN12 8ED in Bradden: 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.
Frequently asked questions about NN12 8ED
What are the broadband speeds available at NN12 8ED?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85.7% of premises at NN12 8ED. Maximum download speeds reach 86% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 85.7%.
What is the average house price near NN12 8ED?
The average property price at NN12 8ED is £635,167, based on 3 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN12 8ED?
NN12 8ED has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.
What schools are nearby in the NN12 8ED area?
The nearest school is Blakesley Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 1.7 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in NN12 8ED compare to other areas?
3 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.
How suitable is NN12 8ED for remote working?
NN12 8ED scores 65/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.
What is the mobile signal like at NN12 8ED?
4G outdoor coverage at NN12 8ED is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN12 8ED?
EPC data for NN12 8ED is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN12 8ED?
The most common council tax band near NN12 8ED is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN12 8ED?
GP surgery data for NN12 8ED is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near NN12 8ED?
The nearest train station to NN12 8ED is Ealing Broadway, 53.1 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.
Is NN12 8ED a suitable area for families?
NN12 8ED scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.
What is the air quality like at NN12 8ED?
Air quality at NN12 8ED is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN12 8ED?
EV charging data for NN12 8ED is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN12 8ED?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 85.7% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
NN12 8EDRemote Worker
65Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
90Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
35Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Bradden
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027289
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