NN12 6BH is a sought-after residential area on Cedar Close, 0.8km from Wood Burcote in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
For serious buyers, NN12 6BH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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. 87% 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: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00138878 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CEDAR CLOSE, NN12 6BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEDAR CLOSE, NN12 6BH.
306
42
£ 46,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN12 6BH combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£355k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 6BH. The average age is 41.8. 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
£ 296,250
6 sales · Mean £ 293,000
Detached
£ 367,500
1 sales · Mean £ 367,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN12 6BH has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Marie Weller Primary School
Sponne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Towcester Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.9 km
- Monk & Tipster1.0 km
- The Peacock1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Towcester Foodbank0.9 km
- Towcester Community Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Lees Cottage0.9 km
- Ozzy's Express0.8 km
- Pizza @ 750.9 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Olive Tree Restaurant0.9 km
- The Ganges0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton14.1 km
- Wolverton14.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central17.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oat Hill Road0.2 km
- Oat Hill Road (South End)0.2 km
- Oat Hill Road (South End)0.2 km
- Oat Hill Road0.2 km
- Burcote Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126BH · Data under Open Government Licence