NN12 6AT is a safe, established residential area on Vernon Road, 0.5km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN12 6AT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN12 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00138897 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON ROAD, NN12 6AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON ROAD, NN12 6AT.
401
38
£ 46,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN12 6AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, NN12 6AT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6AT. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,750
4 sales · Mean £ 187,125
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
5 sales · Mean £ 265,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN12 6AT has low crime rates — 41 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
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Sponne School
Marie Weller Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hartwells of Towcester0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Miss Lillies0.6 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Have I Got Brews For You0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Folly Inn0.9 km
- The Brave Old Oak0.6 km
- The Plough0.5 km
- The Watling Street Village0.5 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- A5 Towcester Cafe0.5 km
- Dil Raj0.4 km
- Moghul Rooms0.6 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.4 km
- Clarke and Dean0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Hin's Kitchen0.4 km
- Lees Cottage0.1 km
- Milano Pizzas0.6 km
- Ozzy's Express0.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Saracens Head0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Mid Counties Cooperative0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton13.3 km
- Wolverton14.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Marlow Road0.0 km
- Marlow Road0.1 km
- 8 Marlow Road0.1 km
- White Bear PH0.1 km
- White Bear PH0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126AT · Data under Open Government Licence