Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

BRANSONS LANE, NN12 6AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANSONS LANE, NN12 6AX.

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Population

165

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft15
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils0.1 km
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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.7 km
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Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.7 km
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Marie Weller Primary School

15 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Saracens Head0.6 km
local_grocery_store

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