Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SHEPPARDS CRESCENT, NN12 6AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPPARDS CRESCENT, NN12 6AY.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

347

cake
Avg Age

38

payments
Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: NN12 6AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in NN12 6AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 36.0% year-on-year.

home £269,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN12 6AY is a safe, established residential area on Sheppards Crescent, 0.6km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NN12 6AY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k, up 36.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN12 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00138889 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6AY. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Semi-Detached

£ 228,000

1 sales · Mean £ 228,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NN12 6AY has low crime rates — 38 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour47
Public order13
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

P

Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils0.3 km
P

Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.6 km
S

Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.8 km
P

Marie Weller Primary School

15 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Hartwells of Towcester0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Miss Lillies0.7 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Have I Got Brews For You0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Folly Inn1.0 km
  • The Brave Old Oak0.7 km
  • The Plough0.7 km
  • The Watling Street Village0.7 km
  • Towcester Football Supporters Club0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • A5 Towcester Cafe0.7 km
  • Dil Raj0.5 km
  • Moghul Rooms0.7 km
  • Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.5 km
  • Clarke and Dean0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chans Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Hin's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Lees Cottage0.3 km
  • Milano Pizzas0.8 km
  • Ozzy's Express0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Saracens Head0.8 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Mid Counties Cooperative0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton13.5 km
  • Wolverton14.3 km
  • Milton Keynes Central17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Saxon Way0.1 km
  • Marlow Road0.1 km
  • 8 Marlow Road0.1 km
  • Marlow Road0.1 km
  • Saxon Way0.1 km