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Broadband in NN12 7SW

Stoke Bruerne, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed8% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 13 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

8% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 13 March 2026

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Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)8%
8%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)8%
8%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)8%
8%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit8%
8%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN12 7SW

5–10 Mbps (17%)
10–30 Mbps (25%)
300+ Mbps (8%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN12 7SW

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

250

Mbps

Upload

22

Mbps

Latency

18

ms

Tests

1

results

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

Digital Divide at NN12 7SW

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)42%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage8%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN12 7SW

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

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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

House prices

Average price

£375,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£375,000BOTTOM LOCK COTTAGE

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★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Ashton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Roade Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.8 mi
Hartwell Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆2.6 mi
Cambian Potterspury Lodge SchoolOther independent special schoolNot available★★★☆☆2.6 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

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

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)

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)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

3.6 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

3.9 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

5.8 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2Pulse

6.8 mi

away

Newport Pagnell - Southbound Supercharger

CCS12 pointsTesla

7.5 mi

away

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

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

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 2NN·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE

NN12 6HH·3.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE

NN12 6HD·3.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

WOOTTON MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 6LW·4.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

DANES CAMP MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0NY·4.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN12 7SW

Looking at NN12 7SW in Stoke Bruerne? 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 coverage here stands at 7.7%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 7.7% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 7.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 8% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN12 7SW gives a better picture of what to expect. 16.7% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 25% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 8.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN12 7SW mean in practice? Upload speeds average 21.79 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 18 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN12 7SW 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 7SW average 249.87 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 21.79 Mbps. Latency sits at 18 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN12 7SW 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 8.3% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 4.15 km away.

Property at NN12 7SW averages £375,000, which 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, 2 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.

Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School is the closest school at 0.68 miles. It is a Voluntary controlled school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN12 7SW 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 7SW has a population of approximately 1840. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN12 7SW is Ealing Broadway, 49.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 51.8 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 52.7 miles.

Properties around NN12 7SW 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN12 7SW is available across 100% of the area. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN12 7SW: remote working 20/100, family 90/100, value 60/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN12 7SW falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Stoke Bruerne, 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 7SW is below the area average of 88%.

How does NN12 7SW compare to its neighbours? NN12 7XU (0.23 miles, Stoke Bruerne) has 94.1% superfast coverage and 94.1% gigabit. NN12 7RZ (0.6 miles, Stoke Bruerne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 7SY (0.64 miles, Stoke Bruerne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 7SF (0.72 miles, Stoke Bruerne) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN12 7SW, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN12 7SW, a few things are worth highlighting. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 7SW. 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 7SW in Stoke Bruerne: 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 7SW

What are the broadband speeds available at NN12 7SW?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 7.7% of premises at NN12 7SW. Maximum download speeds reach 8% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 7.7%.

What is the average house price near NN12 7SW?

The average property price at NN12 7SW is £375,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

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

NN12 7SW 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 7SW area?

The nearest school is Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School (Voluntary controlled school), 0.68 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

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

2 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is NN12 7SW for remote working?

NN12 7SW scores 20/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN12 7SW?

4G outdoor coverage at NN12 7SW is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN12 7SW?

EPC data for NN12 7SW is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN12 7SW?

The most common council tax band near NN12 7SW is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN12 7SW?

GP surgery data for NN12 7SW is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN12 7SW?

The nearest train station to NN12 7SW is Ealing Broadway, 49.8 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN12 7SW a suitable area for families?

NN12 7SW scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN12 7SW?

Air quality at NN12 7SW 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 7SW?

EV charging data for NN12 7SW is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN12 7SW?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 7.7% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN12 7SW

Remote Worker

20

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.

Map

Area info

Parish

Stoke Bruerne

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027297

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