Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

WILLIS WAY, NN12 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIS WAY, NN12 6BA.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NN12 6BA has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NN12 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Willis Way, 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 6BA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN12 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00138889 (shared with 10 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 6BA. 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%
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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

£ 266,250

2 sales · Mean £ 266,250

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

NN12 6BA has low crime rates — 43 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour51
Other theft16
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils0.2 km
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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.5 km
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Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.7 km
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Marie Weller Primary School

15 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Hartwells of Towcester0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Miss Lillies0.6 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Have I Got Brews For You0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Brave Old Oak0.6 km
  • The Plough0.6 km
  • The Watling Street Village0.5 km
  • Towcester Football Supporters Club0.2 km
  • Towcester Mill Brewery Ltd0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chans Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Hin's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Lees Cottage0.2 km
  • Milano Pizzas0.6 km
  • Ozzy's Express0.1 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Saracens Head0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Mid Counties Cooperative0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton13.4 km
  • Wolverton14.4 km
  • Milton Keynes Central18.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlow Road0.1 km
  • Marlow Road0.1 km
  • 8 Marlow Road0.2 km
  • Sponnes Road0.2 km
  • Sponnes Road0.2 km