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NN12

TOWCESTER

Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England

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NN12 covers TOWCESTER in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £436,645
1yr change ▼ 19.2%
Crime 82% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£436,645

▼ 19.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

52% above national avg

Crime Rate

15.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

81% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

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.

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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

£399K £422K £446K £470K £493K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

20,486

Population

42

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.

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312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about NN12 TOWCESTER

What is the average house price in NN12 TOWCESTER?
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 TOWCESTER 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 is the population of NN12 TOWCESTER?
The population of NN12 (TOWCESTER) is approximately 20,486 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 42 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NN12 TOWCESTER?
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.

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