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Broadband in NN12 6BX

Towcester, West Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 14 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 14 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit100%
100%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN12 6BX

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN12 6BX

Based on 45 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

147

Mbps

Upload

79

Mbps

Latency

9

ms

Tests

45

results

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

Digital Divide at NN12 6BX

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN12 6BX

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

1

towers

Nearest Tower

0.3

km away

Unknown

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

£415,095

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£345,000WATLING STREET WEST
£305,000WATLING STREET WEST
£412,571WATLING STREET WEST
£398,000WATLING STREET WEST
£800,000WATLING STREET WEST
£230,000WATLING STREET WEST

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
Sponne SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
Towcester Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.3 mi
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Marie Weller Primary SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Greens Norton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.5 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 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)

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)

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

0.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

0.6 mi

away

🔋

Pod Point

Type 22 points

4.2 mi

away

🔋

EV Charger

Type 2

7.8 mi

away

🔋

Osprey

Type 2

8.9 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

TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE

NN12 6HH·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE

NN12 6HD·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 2NN·4.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN7 3QN·5.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

DANES CAMP MEDICAL CENTRE

NN4 0NY·6.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN12 6BX

NN12 6BX sits in Towcester, part of West Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN12 6BX gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at NN12 6BX into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 78.82 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 is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN12 6BX. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN12 6BX average 146.89 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 78.82 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 45 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN12 6BX 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN12 6BX. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.32 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN12 6BX sit at £415,095 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 6 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

53 crimes were reported near NN12 6BX in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Sponne School is the closest school at 0.11 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN12 6BX 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 6BX has a population of approximately 1754. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 51.6 miles from NN12 6BX. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 54.1 miles. Richmond offers another option at 54.7 miles.

Properties around NN12 6BX 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 6BX 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 6BX: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN12 6BX is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Towcester, 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 6BX is above the area average of 88%.

How does NN12 6BX compare to its neighbours? NN12 6BY (0.02 miles, Towcester) has 100% superfast coverage and 57.1% gigabit. NN12 6SY (0.03 miles, Towcester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 6JX (0.05 miles, Towcester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 6FT (0.05 miles, Towcester) has 100% superfast coverage and 88.9% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN12 6BX, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 6BX? Connectivity at NN12 6BX is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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. Towcester 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.

Data is a starting point for Towcester. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

NN12 6BX in Towcester: 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 6BX

What are the broadband speeds available at NN12 6BX?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN12 6BX. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN12 6BX?

The average property price at NN12 6BX is £415,095, based on 6 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN12 6BX?

NN12 6BX 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 6BX area?

The nearest school is Sponne School (Academy converter), 0.11 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN12 6BX compare to other areas?

53 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.

How suitable is NN12 6BX for remote working?

NN12 6BX scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN12 6BX?

4G outdoor coverage at NN12 6BX is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN12 6BX?

EPC data for NN12 6BX is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN12 6BX?

The most common council tax band near NN12 6BX is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN12 6BX?

GP surgery data for NN12 6BX is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN12 6BX?

The nearest train station to NN12 6BX is Ealing Broadway, 51.6 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN12 6BX a suitable area for families?

NN12 6BX scores 70/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.

What is the air quality like at NN12 6BX?

Air quality at NN12 6BX 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 6BX?

EV charging data for NN12 6BX is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN12 6BX?

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

Area suitability scores

NN12 6BX

Remote Worker

40

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.

Map

Area info

Parish

Towcester

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027303

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