NN12 6BY is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Towcester in Towcester. Administratively it sits within Towcester and Roade ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00138892 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN12 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN12 6BY.
171
39
£ 53,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN12 6BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN12 6BY — age 39, 41% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN12 6BY. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN12 6BY is moderate at 56 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
Sponne School
Towcester Church of England Primary School
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Marie Weller Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Towcester Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- The Brave Old Oak0.1 km
- The Plough0.1 km
- The Watling Street Village0.1 km
- Towcester Football Supporters Club0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Hartwells of Towcester0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Miss Lillies0.1 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Baguettes Bakes & Cakes0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- A5 Towcester Cafe0.0 km
- Dil Raj0.2 km
- Moghul Rooms0.1 km
- Truva Charcoal Grill & Bar0.1 km
- The Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Mid Counties Cooperative0.1 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chans Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Hin's Kitchen0.2 km
- Lees Cottage0.4 km
- Milano Pizzas0.1 km
- Ozzy's Express0.5 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Saracens Head0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton13.0 km
- Wolverton14.8 km
- Milton Keynes Central18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brave Old Oak PH0.1 km
- Brave Old Oak PH0.1 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
- Saracens Head Hotel0.2 km
- Saracens Head Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN126BY · Data under Open Government Licence