NN12 6AQ is a sought-after residential area on Spring Gardens, 0.3km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k. 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 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00169294 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING GARDENS, NN12 6AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, NN12 6AQ.
184
42
£ 46,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN12 6AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6AQ. The average age is 41.7. 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: 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
£ 269,000
3 sales · Mean £ 253,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN12 6AQ has low crime rates — 39 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
Towcester Church of England Primary School
Sponne School
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Marie Weller Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hartwells of Towcester0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Miss Lillies0.5 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Have I Got Brews For You0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Folly Inn0.9 km
- The Brave Old Oak0.4 km
- The Plough0.4 km
- The Watling Street Village0.4 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- A5 Towcester Cafe0.4 km
- Dil Raj0.2 km
- Moghul Rooms0.5 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.3 km
- Clarke and Dean0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Hin's Kitchen0.2 km
- Lees Cottage0.1 km
- Milano Pizzas0.5 km
- Ozzy's Express0.2 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Saracens Head0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Mid Counties Cooperative0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton13.1 km
- Wolverton14.4 km
- Milton Keynes Central18.0 km
Bus Stops
- White Bear PH0.1 km
- White Bear PH0.1 km
- Vernon Road0.1 km
- The Lindens0.1 km
- Vernon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126AQ · Data under Open Government Licence