NN12 6BN is a safe, established residential area on Oak Close, 0.9km from Wood Burcote in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 139.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN12 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00138876 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK CLOSE, NN12 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, NN12 6BN.
276
48
£ 46,700 /yr
53%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN12 6BN spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £275k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 139.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6BN. The average age is 47.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 292,750
6 sales · Mean £ 258,000
Flat
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Detached
£ 283,000
1 sales · Mean £ 283,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN12 6BN has low crime rates — 18 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 Club0.8 km
- Monk & Tipster0.9 km
- The Peacock0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Towcester Foodbank0.8 km
- Towcester Community Food0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dil Raj1.0 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar1.0 km
- Olive Tree Restaurant0.8 km
- The Ganges0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Hin's Kitchen1.0 km
- Lees Cottage0.8 km
- Ozzy's Express0.7 km
- Pizza @ 750.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton14.0 km
- Wolverton14.3 km
- Milton Keynes Central17.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oat Hill Road0.1 km
- Oat Hill Road (South End)0.1 km
- Oat Hill Road0.2 km
- Oat Hill Road (South End)0.2 km
- Hesketh Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126BN · Data under Open Government Licence