NN12 6BU is a sought-after residential area on White Horse Yard, 0.1km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN12 6BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00138892 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITE HORSE YARD, NN12 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE HORSE YARD, NN12 6BU.
171
39
£ 53,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN12 6BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NN12 6BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 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 6BU. 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
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
Flat
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 142,590
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN12 6BU is moderate at 50 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
12 nearby- Hartwells of Towcester0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Miss Lillies0.2 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Brave Old Oak0.2 km
- The Plough0.1 km
- The Watling Street Village0.1 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.3 km
- Towcester Mill Brewery Ltd0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- A5 Towcester Cafe0.1 km
- Dil Raj0.1 km
- Moghul Rooms0.2 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.0 km
- Clarke and Dean0.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Mid Counties Cooperative0.1 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Hin's Kitchen0.1 km
- Lees Cottage0.3 km
- Milano Pizzas0.2 km
- Ozzy's Express0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Saracens Head0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton13.1 km
- Wolverton14.6 km
- Milton Keynes Central18.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brave Old Oak PH0.1 km
- The Lindens0.1 km
- Brave Old Oak PH0.1 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
- Saracens Head Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126BU · Data under Open Government Licence