Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SPRING GARDENS, NN12 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, NN12 6AQ.

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Population

184

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft13
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils0.1 km
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Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.7 km
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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km
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Marie Weller Primary School

15 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Saracens Head0.6 km
local_grocery_store

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