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Broadband in NN12 7RR

Shutlanger, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 19 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 19 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 7RR

What's NN12 7RR actually like? We checked Shutlanger'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 Shutlanger. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Shutlanger beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 93%. That puts Shutlanger ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 93% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN12 7RR: 224 Mbps. Upload: 241 Mbps. Latency: 8ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 11 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN12 7RR meets the broadband USO. 92.9% 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.

Homes here average £440,688. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 52% higher than the national figure. Based on four Land Registry transactions. A moderate number of sales. Gives a decent picture.

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. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN12 7RR. Nearest: Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School. Distance: 1.05 miles. Type: Voluntary controlled school. Second nearest: The Gateway School (1.6 mi). Also: Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.92 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: Northampton. Distance: 6.8 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Wolverton (7.8 mi). And Milton Keynes Central (10.2 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 2.2 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: THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE. Distance: 2.1 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: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. 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.

Shutlanger 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.

All data on this page comes from official public sources. Ofcom publishes broadband stats yearly. Police.uk updates monthly. The Land Registry records every sale. We pull it together so you can see the full picture in one place.

Before committing to NN12 7RR, visit at different times. Morning rush hour tells you about traffic and parking. Evening shows you noise levels. Weekends reveal how busy local shops and parks get. Check the walk to the nearest school or station yourself.

That covers the key data for NN12 7RR. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)93%
93%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit93%
93%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN12 7RR

30–300 Mbps (7%)
300+ Mbps (93%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN12 7RR

Based on 11 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

224

Mbps

Upload

241

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

11

results

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

Digital Divide at NN12 7RR

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 7RR

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 7RR

Remote Worker

40

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

50

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

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House prices

Average price

£440,688

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£542,500TWITCH HILL
£680,250TWITCH HILL
£255,000TWITCH HILL
£285,000TWITCH HILL

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
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
The Gateway SchoolAcademy special converterNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.9 mi
Marie Weller Primary SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆2.1 mi
Towcester Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.1 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

🚂

Northampton

6.8 mi

by road

🚂

Wolverton

7.8 mi

by road

🚂

Milton Keynes Central

10.2 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 2NN·2.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE

NN12 6HH·2.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE

NN12 6HD·2.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

DANES CAMP MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0NY·4.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WOOTTON MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 6LW·4.7 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

2.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

2.4 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

6.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

7.0 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2Pulse

8.2 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

Shutlanger

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027297

Frequently asked questions about NN12 7RR

What are the broadband speeds available at NN12 7RR?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN12 7RR. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 93%.

What is the average house price near NN12 7RR?

Average property price near NN12 7RR: £440,688. Based on 4 Land Registry sales.

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

NN12 7RR 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 7RR area?

The nearest school to NN12 7RR is Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School (Voluntary controlled school), 1.05 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN12 7RR 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 7RR for remote working?

NN12 7RR scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited 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 7RR?

4G outdoor coverage at NN12 7RR 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 7RR?

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

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 7RR?

The nearest GP surgery to NN12 7RR is THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.1 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN12 7RR?

The nearest train station to NN12 7RR is Northampton, 6.8 miles away. Other nearby stations include Wolverton (7.8 mi) and Milton Keynes Central (10.2 mi).

Is NN12 7RR a suitable area for families?

NN12 7RR 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 7RR?

Air quality at NN12 7RR 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 7RR?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN12 7RR is 2.2 miles away (BP Pulse, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN12 7RR?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises at NN12 7RR. Gigabit coverage reaches 93%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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