NN12 6BG is a sought-after residential area on Carey Road, 0.8km from Wood Burcote in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN12, NN12 6BG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k. 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 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00138883 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAREY ROAD, NN12 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREY ROAD, NN12 6BG.
480
42
£ 46,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN12 6BG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN12 6BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £420k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6BG. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN12 6BG has low crime rates — 11 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
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Towcester Church of England Primary School
Sponne School
Marie Weller Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Towcester Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Towcester Community Food1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Ozzy's Express0.9 km
- Pizza @ 750.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Ganges0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton14.2 km
- Wolverton14.4 km
- Milton Keynes Central17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oat Hill Road (South End)0.3 km
- Oat Hill Road0.3 km
- Oat Hill Road (South End)0.3 km
- Oat Hill Road0.3 km
- Burcote Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126BG · Data under Open Government Licence