NN12 — TOWCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NN12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NN12 is £436,645, which is 35% above the Northamptonshire average of £323,962.

Properties in NN12 cost 52.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NN12 have fallen 19.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£535,083	651
Semi-detached	£317,871	499
Terraced	£295,294	383
Flat	£202,277	159
All types	£436,645	1807

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NN12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 15.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NN12 has a crime rate well 82% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NN12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NN12 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
John Hellins Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Pattishall Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

20,486

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NN12 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NN12 is collected by West Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,146/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NN12 — TOWCESTER

Area Summary

NN12 (TOWCESTER) offers above-average property prices (£436,645, 52% above national average), low crime (82% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NN12?

The average house price in NN12 (TOWCESTER) is £436,645, based on 1807 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 52% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 19.2% over the past year.

Is NN12 a safe area to live?

Crime in NN12 is significantly below the national average (15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (5.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NN12?

There are 20 schools in or near NN12. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in NN12?

Council tax in NN12 is collected by West Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,146 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NN12?

The average broadband download speed in NN12 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NN12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NN12 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 20,486.