Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

MOAT LANE, NN12 6AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOAT LANE, NN12 6AD.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN12 6AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NN12 6AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 49.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN12 6AD is a well-regarded residential area on Moat Lane, 0.1km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in NN12 6AD has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 49.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NN12 6AD are sourced from Output Area E00169295 (shared with 151 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6AD. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 365,000

30 sales · Mean £ 348,881

Semi-Detached

£ 312,500

10 sales · Mean £ 311,400

Detached

£ 512,500

2 sales · Mean £ 512,500

Flat

£ 155,000

9 sales · Mean £ 146,111

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NN12 6AD is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order9
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.4 km
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Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils0.5 km
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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Towcester Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • The Brave Old Oak0.0 km
  • The Plough0.1 km
  • The Watling Street Village0.1 km
  • Towcester Football Supporters Club0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Hartwells of Towcester0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Miss Lillies0.0 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Baguettes Bakes & Cakes0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • A5 Towcester Cafe0.1 km
  • Dil Raj0.2 km
  • Moghul Rooms0.1 km
  • Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.2 km
  • The Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Mid Counties Cooperative0.1 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chans Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Hin's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Lees Cottage0.5 km
  • Milano Pizzas0.1 km
  • Ozzy's Express0.6 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Saracens Head0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton12.9 km
  • Wolverton14.8 km
  • Milton Keynes Central18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Brave Old Oak PH0.1 km
  • Brave Old Oak PH0.1 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
  • The Forum0.1 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel0.1 km