NN12 6AX is a sought-after residential area on Bransons Lane, 0.4km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
For serious buyers, NN12 6AX is 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 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00138894 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANSONS LANE, NN12 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANSONS LANE, NN12 6AX.
165
48
£ 46,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN12 6AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN12 6AX combines high owner-occupation (55%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6AX. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN12 6AX has low crime rates — 48 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 Towcester0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Miss Lillies0.5 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Have I Got Brews For You0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Folly Inn0.9 km
- The Brave Old Oak0.5 km
- The Plough0.4 km
- The Watling Street Village0.4 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- A5 Towcester Cafe0.4 km
- Dil Raj0.3 km
- Moghul Rooms0.5 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.3 km
- Clarke and Dean0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Hin's Kitchen0.3 km
- Lees Cottage0.0 km
- Milano Pizzas0.5 km
- Ozzy's Express0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Saracens Head0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Mid Counties Cooperative0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton13.2 km
- Wolverton14.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central17.9 km
Bus Stops
- White Bear PH0.1 km
- White Bear PH0.1 km
- Vernon Road0.1 km
- Vernon Road0.1 km
- The Lindens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126AX · Data under Open Government Licence