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Broadband in NN12 8BF

Tiffield, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 10 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 10 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN12 8BF

What's NN12 8BF actually like? We checked Tiffield'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.

Broadband at NN12 8BF is below average. Superfast covers just 0% of premises. The UK average sits at 93%. Big gap here. Video calls may drop. Streaming will buffer. Check if 4G or 5G home broadband is an option. Some providers offer mobile broadband alternatives. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as Basic only.

Ofcom data covers availability. Ookla measures real performance. Average download at NN12 8BF: 287 Mbps. Upload: 153 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.

Every premises at NN12 8BF meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.89km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Limited house price data for NN12 8BF. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

Crime figures for this area: 53 in one month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (14). Second: anti social behaviour (14). Third: other theft (6). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN12 8BF. Nearest: Greens Norton Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.83 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.15 mi). Also: Sponne School (1.31 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: 1,754. Median age: 42. Rural area. 112 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 9 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 52.9 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (55.4 mi). And Richmond (56 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.77 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area.

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: 1.6 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. 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: 15/100. May struggle with demanding remote work. Family score: 70/100. 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.

Tiffield 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.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

Before committing to NN12 8BF, 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.

NN12 8BF has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN12 8BF

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN12 8BF

Based on 2 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

287

Mbps

Upload

153

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

2

results

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

Digital Divide at NN12 8BF

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
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 8BF

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

1.9

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN12 8BF

Remote Worker

15

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

Family

70

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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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 53

violent crime26%14
anti social behaviour26%14
other theft11%6
criminal damage arson11%6
drugs8%4
possession of weapons8%4
vehicle crime6%3
burglary2%1
public order2%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Greens Norton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Sponne SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
The Gateway SchoolAcademy special converterNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.7 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

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

🚂

Ealing Broadway

52.9 mi

by road

🚂

Finsbury Park

55.4 mi

by road

🚂

Richmond

56.0 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE

NN12 6HH·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE

NN12 6HD·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 3QN·4.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 2NN·4.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

DANES CAMP MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0NY·5.7 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

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.8 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

1.2 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

3.5 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

9.1 mi

away

🔋

Osprey

Type 2

9.4 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: E01027303

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

28,572

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 004E (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income928,421Least deprived
Employment929,156Least deprived
Education93Least deprived
Health10-1Least deprived
Crime3N/ABelow average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 045E

Population

1,754

Census 2021

Density

112

per km² · Suburban

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

Tiffield

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027303

Frequently asked questions about NN12 8BF

What are the broadband speeds available at NN12 8BF?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at NN12 8BF. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near NN12 8BF?

No recent house price data for NN12 8BF. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN12 8BF?

NN12 8BF 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 8BF area?

The nearest school to NN12 8BF is Greens Norton Church of England Primary School (Academy converter), 0.83 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN12 8BF compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 53 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN12 8BF for remote working?

NN12 8BF scores 15/100 for remote working suitability, making it challenging 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 8BF?

4G outdoor coverage at NN12 8BF 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 8BF?

EPC data is not yet available for NN12 8BF. 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 8BF?

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 8BF?

The nearest GP surgery to NN12 8BF is TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.6 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN12 8BF?

The nearest train station to NN12 8BF is Ealing Broadway, 52.9 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (55.4 mi) and Richmond (56 mi).

Is NN12 8BF a suitable area for families?

NN12 8BF scores 70/100 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 8BF?

Air quality at NN12 8BF 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 8BF?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN12 8BF is 0.77 miles away (EV Charger, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN12 8BF?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN12 8BF. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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