Postcode NN12 6BU is located in a rural town, within the Towcester and Roade ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Towcester West & Blakesley area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Towcester West & Blakesley is £53,000 per year. The nearest station is Northampton located about 8.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Watermeadows.
Towcester West & Blakesley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Towcester West & Blakesley has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Towcester West & Blakesley is £53,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from NN12 6BU.
Towcester West & Blakesley near NN12 6BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 8.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Watermeadows | Large | Walking directions to Watermeadows |
| 0.5 mi | River Walk | Large | Walking directions to River Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Belle Baulk Park | Large | Walking directions to Belle Baulk Park |
Based on 324 recent sales, the median property price is £329,975 in Towcester and Roade area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 118 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £306,250 |
| Terraced | 87 | £303,953 |
10 year median price trend in Towcester and Roade
In the NN12 6BU postcode area, located within Towcester West & Blakesley, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN12 6BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 92 Watling Street, Towcester, NN12 6BT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Richmond Road, Towcester, NN12 6HZ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Towcester Convenience Store | 23 Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DH | Walking directions to Towcester Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 9 Swinneyford Road, Towcester, NN12 6HD | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.