NN12 postcode
Broadband in NN12 6TF
Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Standard broadband is the main option at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 24 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Basic only
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
Living near NN12 6TF
What's NN12 6TF actually like? We checked Towcester'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 6TF 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.
Coverage tells you what's available. Speed tests show what people get. Average download at NN12 6TF: 260 Mbps. Upload: 54 Mbps. Latency: 10ms. 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 86 speed tests in this area.
Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.13km. 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.
Average property price near NN12 6TF: £3,280,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 1031% 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. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.
Crime figures for this area: 60 in one month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (20). Second: anti social behaviour (15). Third: criminal damage arson (7). 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 6TF. Nearest: Towcester Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.23 miles. Type: Academy converter. Second nearest: Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School (0.42 mi). Also: Marie Weller Primary School (0.45 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: 1,561. Median age: 32. Urban area. 5040 people per km². Busy area. More noise and traffic. More shops and services within walking distance. Deprivation index: decile 5 out of 10. That's mid-range. Education deprivation is a concern.
Nearest train station: Ealing Broadway. Distance: 51.1 miles. You'll need a car to get there. Also: Finsbury Park (53.7 mi). And Richmond (54.2 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.69 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: 0.3 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. 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.
Towcester is a busy, built-up area. Expect shops, takeaways, and services on your doorstep. Parking can be tight. Noise levels higher than average. Public transport links tend to be better in denser areas.
Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.
Before committing to NN12 6TF, 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.
Those are the facts for NN12 6TF. 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.
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 0% | 0% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Real-World Speeds at NN12 6TF
Based on 86 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
260
Mbps
Upload
54
Mbps
Latency
10
ms
Tests
86
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
Cell Tower Coverage near NN12 6TF
Within 1 km
0
towers
Within 2 km
1
towers
Nearest Tower
1.1
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
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Area suitability scores
NN12 6TFRemote Worker
15Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
70Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
35Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
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House prices
Average price
£3,280,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £3,280,000 | BURCOTE ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 60
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.4 mi |
| Marie Weller Primary School | Free schools | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Sponne School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.6 mi |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 1.9 mi |
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Check Deals →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
Council tax bands
Band distribution for West Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
Ealing Broadway
51.1 mi
by road
Finsbury Park
53.7 mi
by road
Richmond
54.2 mi
by road
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE
new patients
THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
BUGBROOKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
DANES CAMP MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
BP Pulse
0.7 mi
away
EV Charger
1.1 mi
away
Pod Point
4.5 mi
away
EV Charger
7.3 mi
away
Osprey
8.7 mi
away
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027302
Overall IMD Decile
5 / 10
Average
Ranked
15,075
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 005E (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 4 | 12,252 | Below average |
| Employment | 4 | 11,156 | Below average |
| Education | 3 | 31 | Below average |
| Health | 6 | N/A | Average |
| Crime | 6 | N/A | Average |
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 047E
Population
1,561
Census 2021
Density
5040
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
32
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Area info
Parish
Towcester
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027302
Frequently asked questions about NN12 6TF
What are the broadband speeds available at NN12 6TF?
Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 0% of premises at NN12 6TF. Maximum download speeds reach Basic only. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.
What is the average house price near NN12 6TF?
Average property price near NN12 6TF: £3,280,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN12 6TF?
NN12 6TF 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 6TF area?
The nearest school to NN12 6TF is Towcester 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 6TF compare to other areas?
In the latest month of data, 60 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average. The most common category was violent crime.
How suitable is NN12 6TF for remote working?
NN12 6TF 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 6TF?
4G outdoor coverage at NN12 6TF 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 6TF?
EPC data is not yet available for NN12 6TF. 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 6TF?
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 6TF?
The nearest GP surgery to NN12 6TF is TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.
What transport links are available near NN12 6TF?
The nearest train station to NN12 6TF is Ealing Broadway, 51.1 miles away. Other nearby stations include Finsbury Park (53.7 mi) and Richmond (54.2 mi).
Is NN12 6TF a suitable area for families?
NN12 6TF 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 6TF?
Air quality at NN12 6TF 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 6TF?
The nearest public EV charging point to NN12 6TF is 0.69 miles away (BP Pulse, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN12 6TF?
Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at NN12 6TF. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.
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