NN12 6AZ is a safe, established residential area on Burcote Road, 0.6km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
Within the NN12 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NN12 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00138898 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURCOTE ROAD, NN12 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURCOTE ROAD, NN12 6AZ.
289
41
£ 46,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN12 6AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN12 6AZ — age 41, 46% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6AZ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN12 6AZ has low crime rates — 35 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 Towcester0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Miss Lillies0.7 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Have I Got Brews For You0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Folly Inn0.9 km
- The Brave Old Oak0.7 km
- The Plough0.6 km
- The Watling Street Village0.6 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- A5 Towcester Cafe0.6 km
- Dil Raj0.5 km
- Moghul Rooms0.7 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.5 km
- Clarke and Dean0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Hin's Kitchen0.5 km
- Lees Cottage0.2 km
- Milano Pizzas0.7 km
- Ozzy's Express0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Saracens Head0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Mid Counties Cooperative0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton13.4 km
- Wolverton14.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central17.8 km
Bus Stops
- 8 Marlow Road0.1 km
- Marlow Road0.1 km
- Marlow Road0.1 km
- Saxon Way0.1 km
- Saxon Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126AZ · Data under Open Government Licence