Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

WATLING STREET WEST, NN12 6DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET WEST, NN12 6DD.

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Population

171

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN12 6DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN12 6DD spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NN12 6DD is a sought-after residential area on Watling Street West, 0.3km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NN12 6DD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 6DD are sourced from Output Area E00138892 (shared with 24 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 6DD. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,500

6 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

NN12 6DD has low crime rates — 41 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order7
Other theft6
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

S

Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.3 km
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Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils0.7 km
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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Towcester Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • The Brave Old Oak0.2 km
  • The Plough0.3 km
  • The Watling Street Village0.3 km
  • Towcester Football Supporters Club0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Hartwells of Towcester0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Miss Lillies0.2 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Baguettes Bakes & Cakes0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • A5 Towcester Cafe0.2 km
  • Dil Raj0.4 km
  • Moghul Rooms0.2 km
  • Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.4 km
  • The Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Mid Counties Cooperative0.3 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chans Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Hin's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Lees Cottage0.7 km
  • Milano Pizzas0.2 km
  • Ozzy's Express0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Saracens Head0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton12.9 km
  • Wolverton15.0 km
  • Milton Keynes Central18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Saracens Head Hotel0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Saracens Head Hotel0.1 km
  • The Forum0.1 km