Living in NN12, West Northamptonshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NN12 in West Northamptonshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in West Northamptonshire: £292,754, up 2.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NN12
90 recorded home sales on the streets around central NN12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £320,000 and a range from £132,000 to £1,200,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ALCHESTER COURT, NN12 6RP | semi-detached | £325,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 9 WORDSWORTH CLOSE, NN12 6JU | detached | £432,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 4 ALCHESTER COURT, NN12 6RP | flat-maisonette | £198,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 62 KENSINGTON CLOSE, NN12 6JL | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 24 KENSINGTON CLOSE, NN12 6JL | detached | £295,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 93 ALCHESTER COURT, NN12 6RN | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Towcester Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Marie Weller Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Sponne School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Silverstone Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
7 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.3% |
| Skilled trades | 7.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
47 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NN12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on West Northamptonshire's figures.
Common questions about NN12
What is the average house price in NN12?
The average sold price in West Northamptonshire is £292,754 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NN12?
Prices in West Northamptonshire are up 2.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NN12?
The median of 90 recorded sales around central NN12 in the last 2 years is £320,000, ranging from £132,000 to £1,200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NN12?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central NN12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NN12?
47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NN12 at risk of flooding?
Central NN12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NN12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £320,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 47 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NN12 safe?
47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NN12 or NN7, NN12 or MK19, NN12 or NN4.
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