Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

LONGWATER, NN12 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWATER, NN12 6BF.

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Population

617

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN12 6BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NN12 6BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £585k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £585k 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 6BF is a sought-after residential area on Longwater, 0.9km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

For serious buyers, NN12 6BF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k. 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 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00138903 (shared with 14 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 6BF. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 497,500

4 sales · Mean £ 503,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

NN12 6BF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.5 km
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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.9 km
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Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils1.2 km
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Greens Norton Church of England Primary School

Good177 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Hartwells of Towcester0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Miss Lillies0.8 km
  • Baguettes Bakes & Cakes0.8 km
  • Farm Shop0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Brave Old Oak0.9 km
  • The Plough0.9 km
  • The Watling Street Village0.9 km
  • The Bull0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • A5 Towcester Cafe0.8 km
  • Moghul Rooms0.8 km
  • Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • The Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Mid Counties Cooperative0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Milano Pizzas0.8 km
  • Pizza @ 750.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Saracens Head0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton13.2 km
  • Wolverton15.6 km
  • Long Buckby18.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cemetery0.4 km
  • Cemetery0.4 km