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Broadband in NN12 7NL

Paulerspury, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed86% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 1 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

86% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 1 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN12 7NL

What's NN12 7NL actually like? We checked Paulerspury'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.

Strong broadband in this part of Paulerspury. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Paulerspury beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 86%. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 86% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN12 7NL: 162 Mbps. Upload: 123 Mbps. Latency: 8ms. 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. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 87 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN12 7NL meets the broadband USO. 85.7% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Property prices in Paulerspury average £335,000. That's above the UK average of £290,000. About 16% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. A 10% deposit would be around £33,500. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

2 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Most common type: violent crime (2). 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 NN12 7NL. Nearest: Paulerspury Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.23 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Cambian Potterspury Lodge School (1.56 mi). Also: Marie Weller Primary School (1.75 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: 1,840. Median age: 42. Rural area. 80 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. Living environment quality is lower than average. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Wolverton. Distance: 6.6 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Milton Keynes Central (8.7 mi). And Northampton (9.3 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.8 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: BP Pulse.

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: TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 2.5 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 98.5%. 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: 70/100. Good setup for working from home. Family score: 90/100. 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.

Paulerspury 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.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN12 7NL at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

Those are the facts for NN12 7NL. Compare with other postcodes you're considering. Each section above links to its official source. The data is objective. Your priorities decide which trade-offs matter. What works for a young professional differs from a family with children. Check back for updated figures as new data comes in.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)86%
86%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit86%
86%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN12 7NL

30–300 Mbps (14%)
300+ Mbps (86%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN12 7NL

Based on 87 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

162

Mbps

Upload

123

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

87

results

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

Digital Divide at NN12 7NL

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN12 7NL

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

NN12 7NL

Remote Worker

70

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

Family

90

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

Value for Money

60

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

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House prices

Average price

£335,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£335,000LONGCROFT LANE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 2

violent crime100%2

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Paulerspury Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.2 mi
Cambian Potterspury Lodge SchoolOther independent special schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Marie Weller Primary SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
Whittlebury Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.3 mi
Towcester Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.3 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 West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Wolverton

6.6 mi

by road

🚂

Milton Keynes Central

8.7 mi

by road

🚂

Northampton

9.3 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE

NN12 6HH·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE

NN12 6HD·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 2NN·4.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

WATLING STREET PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·5.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

THE STONEDEAN PRACTICE

MK11 1YA·5.1 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)8.2 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3 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

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

2.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

3.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

5.2 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

6.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2Pulse

7.1 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: E01027297

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

24,965

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 005A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income927,699Least deprived
Employment928,713Least deprived
Education78Above average
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime9N/ALeast deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 047A

Population

1,840

Census 2021

Density

80

per km² · Rural

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

Paulerspury

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027297

Frequently asked questions about NN12 7NL

What are the broadband speeds available at NN12 7NL?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN12 7NL. Maximum download speeds reach 86% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 86%.

What is the average house price near NN12 7NL?

Average property price near NN12 7NL: £335,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN12 7NL?

NN12 7NL 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 NN12 7NL area?

The nearest school to NN12 7NL is Paulerspury Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 0.23 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN12 7NL compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 2 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN12 7NL for remote working?

NN12 7NL scores 70/100 for remote working suitability, making it well 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 NN12 7NL?

4G outdoor coverage at NN12 7NL is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. 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 NN12 7NL?

EPC data is not yet available for NN12 7NL. 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 NN12 7NL?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN12 7NL?

The nearest GP surgery to NN12 7NL is TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE, 2.5 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN12 7NL?

The nearest train station to NN12 7NL is Wolverton, 6.6 miles away. Other nearby stations include Milton Keynes Central (8.7 mi) and Northampton (9.3 mi).

Is NN12 7NL a suitable area for families?

NN12 7NL scores 90/100 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 NN12 7NL?

Air quality at NN12 7NL 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 NN12 7NL?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN12 7NL is 2.8 miles away (BP Pulse, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN12 7NL?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises at NN12 7NL. Gigabit coverage reaches 86%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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