NN12 6AP is a safe, established residential area on Blackwell Close, 0.9km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN12, NN12 6AP offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN12 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00138899 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWELL CLOSE, NN12 6AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWELL CLOSE, NN12 6AP.
130
46
£ 46,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN12 6AP — age 46, 82% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6AP. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 258,000
3 sales · Mean £ 301,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN12 6AP has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Marie Weller Primary School
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Sponne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Hartwells of Towcester0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Miss Lillies1.0 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Have I Got Brews For You0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Folly Inn0.6 km
- The Brave Old Oak1.0 km
- The Plough0.9 km
- The Watling Street Village0.9 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- A5 Towcester Cafe0.9 km
- Dil Raj0.7 km
- Moghul Rooms1.0 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.8 km
- Clarke and Dean0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Hin's Kitchen0.7 km
- Lees Cottage0.5 km
- Ozzy's Express0.4 km
- Pizza @ 750.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Mid Counties Cooperative0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton13.4 km
- Wolverton13.9 km
- Milton Keynes Central17.5 km
Bus Stops
- Jenkinson Road0.1 km
- Jenkinson Road0.2 km
- Saxon Way0.3 km
- Saxon Way0.3 km
- 8 Marlow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126AP · Data under Open Government Licence