Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

MARLOW ROAD, NN12 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOW ROAD, NN12 6AR.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

65%

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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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NN12 6AR — age 43, 36% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 6AR is a sought-after residential area on Marlow Road, 0.6km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in NN12 6AR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00169296 (shared with 5 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 6AR. The average age is 43.5. 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 Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 248,000

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

NN12 6AR has low crime rates — 34 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Towcester Church of England Primary School

Good388 pupils0.2 km
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Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km
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Marie Weller Primary School

15 pupils0.9 km
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Sponne School

Outstanding1446 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Hartwells of Towcester0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Miss Lillies0.8 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Have I Got Brews For You0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Folly Inn0.8 km
  • The Brave Old Oak0.7 km
  • The Plough0.7 km
  • The Watling Street Village0.7 km
  • Towcester Football Supporters Club0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • A5 Towcester Cafe0.7 km
  • Dil Raj0.5 km
  • Moghul Rooms0.8 km
  • Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.6 km
  • Clarke and Dean0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chans Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Hin's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Lees Cottage0.2 km
  • Milano Pizzas0.8 km
  • Ozzy's Express0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Saracens Head0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Mid Counties Cooperative0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton13.4 km
  • Wolverton14.1 km
  • Milton Keynes Central17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Jenkinson Road0.1 km
  • Jenkinson Road0.1 km
  • 8 Marlow Road0.1 km
  • Vernon Road0.2 km
  • Marlow Road0.2 km