NN12 6AH is a sought-after residential area on Sun Yard, 0.3km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN12 6AH offers 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. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00169294 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUN YARD, NN12 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUN YARD, NN12 6AH.
184
42
£ 46,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN12 6AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6AH. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN12 6AH is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
Towcester Church of England Primary School
Sponne School
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Marie Weller Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hartwells of Towcester0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Miss Lillies0.4 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Have I Got Brews For You0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Folly Inn0.9 km
- The Brave Old Oak0.4 km
- The Plough0.3 km
- The Watling Street Village0.3 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- A5 Towcester Cafe0.4 km
- Dil Raj0.2 km
- Moghul Rooms0.4 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.2 km
- Clarke and Dean0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Hin's Kitchen0.2 km
- Lees Cottage0.1 km
- Milano Pizzas0.4 km
- Ozzy's Express0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Saracens Head0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Mid Counties Cooperative0.3 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton13.1 km
- Wolverton14.4 km
- Milton Keynes Central18.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Lindens0.1 km
- White Bear PH0.2 km
- White Bear PH0.2 km
- Vernon Road0.2 km
- Vernon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126AH · Data under Open Government Licence