NN12 postcode
Broadband in NN12 6YY
Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 2 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at NN12 6YY. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical 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 |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at NN12 6YY
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN12 6YY
Based on 17 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
185
Mbps
Upload
71
Mbps
Latency
8
ms
Tests
17
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN12 6YY
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near NN12 6YY
Within 1 km
1
towers
Within 2 km
1
towers
Nearest Tower
0.4
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£525,000
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £485,000 | CHANTRY LANE | |
| £270,000 | CHANTRY LANE | |
| £820,000 |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 54
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sponne School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Towcester Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.3 mi |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.5 mi |
| Marie Weller Primary School | Free schools | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.9 mi |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Not 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
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
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 047D
Population
2,187
Census 2021
Density
2243
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
34
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027301
Overall IMD Decile
9 / 10
Least deprived
Ranked
28,968
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on South Northamptonshire 005D (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 9 | 29,129 | Least deprived |
| Employment | 10 | 29,694 | Least deprived |
| Education | 8 | 6 | Above average |
| Health | 10 | -1 | Least deprived |
| Crime | 5 | N/A | Average |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
BP Pulse
0.2 mi
away
EV Charger
0.6 mi
away
Pod Point
4.3 mi
away
EV Charger
7.8 mi
away
Osprey
9.0 mi
away
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
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
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NN12 6YY 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.
100% of premises at NN12 6YY can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. 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.
The speed distribution at NN12 6YY tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 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.
What do the broadband speeds at NN12 6YY mean in practice? Upload speeds average 71.29 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 8 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.
FWA broadband has not reached NN12 6YY 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 6YY average 185.42 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 71.29 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 17 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN12 6YY, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 6YY. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.4 km away. Operators present include Unknown.
Property at NN12 6YY averages £525,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
Crime in the LSOA covering NN12 6YY totalled 54 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. 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.
The nearest school to NN12 6YY is Sponne School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.18 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at NN12 6YY 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 6YY has a population of approximately 2187. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.
The nearest train station to NN12 6YY is Ealing Broadway, 51.6 miles away. 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 6YY 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 6YY 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 6YY: remote working 40/100, family 70/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
NN12 6YY falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. 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 6YY is above the area average of 88%.
How does NN12 6YY compare to its neighbours? NN12 6AB (0.06 miles, Towcester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 6FX (0.06 miles, Towcester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 6AD (0.06 miles, Towcester) has 100% superfast coverage and 81.4% gigabit. NN12 6BX (0.08 miles, Towcester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
When choosing a broadband provider at NN12 6YY, 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.
Pulling the data together for NN12 6YY, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN12 6YY 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.
Numbers tell part of the story for NN12 6YY. 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.
This covers the key data for NN12 6YY. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Towcester hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.
Frequently asked questions about NN12 6YY
What are the broadband speeds available at NN12 6YY?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN12 6YY. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near NN12 6YY?
The average property price at NN12 6YY is £525,000, based on 3 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN12 6YY?
NN12 6YY 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 6YY area?
The nearest school is Sponne School (Academy converter), 0.18 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in NN12 6YY compare to other areas?
54 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.
How suitable is NN12 6YY for remote working?
NN12 6YY scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at NN12 6YY?
4G outdoor coverage at NN12 6YY is 100%. 5G reaches 98.5%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN12 6YY?
EPC data for NN12 6YY is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN12 6YY?
The most common council tax band near NN12 6YY is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN12 6YY?
GP surgery data for NN12 6YY is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near NN12 6YY?
The nearest train station to NN12 6YY is Ealing Broadway, 51.6 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.
Is NN12 6YY a suitable area for families?
NN12 6YY scores 70/100 for family suitability. The area offers a reasonable mix of schools and safety.
What is the air quality like at NN12 6YY?
Air quality at NN12 6YY 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 6YY?
EV charging data for NN12 6YY is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN12 6YY?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
NN12 6YYRemote Worker
40Based 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.
Map
Area info
Parish
Towcester
District
West Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027301
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