Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

NORTON CRESCENT, NN12 6DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON CRESCENT, NN12 6DN.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

51

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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 6DN 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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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN12 6DN combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£298k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

NN12 6DN is a sought-after residential area on Norton Crescent, 0.7km from Towcester 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 6DN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k. 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 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00138895 (shared with 11 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 6DN. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 264,000

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

NN12 6DN has low crime rates — 13 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft4
Drugs4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.3 km
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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.6 km
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Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Towcester Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • The Brave Old Oak0.7 km
  • The Plough0.7 km
  • The Watling Street Village0.7 km
  • Towcester Football Supporters Club1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

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

13 nearby
  • A5 Towcester Cafe0.7 km
  • Dil Raj0.8 km
  • Moghul Rooms0.6 km
  • Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Mid Counties Cooperative0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Hin's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Milano Pizzas0.7 km
  • Pizza @ 750.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Marlin Fish Bar0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Saracens Head0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton13.3 km
  • Wolverton15.3 km
  • Milton Keynes Central18.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cemetery0.2 km
  • Cemetery0.2 km
  • Technology College0.3 km
  • Technology College0.3 km
  • Keats Drive0.4 km