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Towcester and Roade

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About

Towcester and Roade ward is located in West Northamptonshire, covering the historic market town of Towcester and the nearby village of Roade. The area is known for its mix of rural and urban landscapes, with Towcester serving as a local hub for commerce and services. The ward includes parts of the A5 and A43, making it a key transport link between Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Roade is a smaller settlement with a strong community feel, featuring local amenities and green spaces. The ward benefits from proximity to the Northamptonshire countryside, offering walking and cycling routes. Towcester’s historic roots are visible in its architecture, including the 18th-century Towcester Mill. The area has seen recent residential development, balancing growth with its rural character.

Area overview

On average Towcester and Roade has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Towcester and Roade is £49,228 per year. There are 8 schools in Towcester and Roade: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Towcester and Roade Population
16,155
Population density
364.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,660
90.75%
Other White
544
3.37%
Indian
120
0.74%
Irish
108
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
96
0.59%
Total population: 16,155

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,739
39.87%
Owns outright
2,173
31.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
756
11.01%
Other social rented
717
10.44%
Social rents from council
188
2.74%
Total households: 6,869

Property prices in Towcester and Roade

Based on 348 recent sales, the median property price is £327,950 in Towcester and Roade area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Towcester and Roade in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Towcester and Roade over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached127£475,000
Flats26£184,250
Semi-Detached105£305,000
Terraced90£301,977

10 years median price trend in Towcester and Roade

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Towcester and Roade.

All postcodes in Towcester and Roade

NN126DB

Northampton Road

NN126EE

Dryden Road

NN126EG

Bickerstaffes Road

NN126HQ

Solly's Way

NN126JA

Balmoral Close

NN126RD

Wren Close

NN127SD

Bridge Road

NN72NP

Church End

NN72NY

Ashton Road

NN72PY

Swan Lane

NN72QH

Glebe Road

NN126BP

Orchard Close

NN126DW

Norton Crescent

NN126JE

Sandringham Close

NN126LA

London Road

NN126QQ

Brackley Road

NN126TE

Sandringham Close

NN126UG

London Road

NN129BU

Watling Street

NN129SA

Towcester West & Blakesley

NN129SZ

Towcester West & Blakesley

NN72PH

Butlins Lane

NN129DP

Towcester East & Paulerspury

NN126QE

Towcester East & Paulerspury

NN129ZZ

Moat Lane

NN126BN

Oak Close

NN126BW

St Lawrence Road South

NN126BZ

Towcester East & Paulerspury

NN126DL

Greenview Drive

NN126HA

Home Close

NN126JJ

Hampton Court Close

NN127RN

Towcester West & Blakesley

NN127YA

The Paddocks

NN129SN

Towcester West & Blakesley

NN72LP

Stratford Road

NN126ED

Dryden Road

NN126FS

Towcester East & Paulerspury

NN126HF

Link Way

NN126LR

Barn Close

NN126NH

Towcester East & Paulerspury

NN126PD

York Court

NN126RA

Burcote Road

NN127ST

Towcester East & Paulerspury

NN72FH

Bailey Brooks Lane

NN72LN

Blisworth Road

NN72PU

Butlins Lane

NN72QN

Ashton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.