Willis Way is in Towcester and in West Northamptonshire district. NN12 6BB is located in the Towcester and Roade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willis Way, Towcester, NN12 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN12 6BA, NN12 6AT, NN12 6AU, NN12 6AX, NN12 6EF, NN12 6AZ, NN12 6ED, NN12 6AY, NN12 6EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN12 6BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 53% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN12 6BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 42.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 30.8% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 41.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 25.9% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 25.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 98.5% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 93.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willis Way was 109.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.7% higher than the Deanshanger average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willis Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Deanshanger and the 278th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Willis Way, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £176,555 | 2021-06-15 | £193,269 |
| 54 Willis Way, Towcester, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2017-11-13 | £282,452 |
| 80 Willis Way, Towcester, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2016-10-25 | £239,728 |
| 46 Willis Way, Towcester, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2016-04-22 | £275,414 |
| 50 Willis Way, Towcester, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2013-04-08 | £253,827 |
NN12 6BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Church of England Primary School Islington Road , NN12 6AU | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Balmoral Close , NN12 6JA | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marie Weller Primary School Redcar Road , | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School Calvert Road , Greens Norton NN12 8DD | 3out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School High Street South , Tiffield NN12 8AB | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sponne School Brackley Road , NN12 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Silverstone Pitts Farm , Towcester Road NN12 8UB | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway School St John's Road , Tiffield NN12 8AA | 4out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ganges | Sponnes Road, Towcester | 178 yd | |
| Olive Tree Restaurant | 1 London Road, Towcester | 242 yd | |
| Clarke and Dean | 169A Watling Street West, Towcester | 456 yd | |
| D N A Steak and Grill | 171 Watling Street West, Towcester | 471 yd | |
| Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd | 175 Watling Street West, Towcester | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Football Supporters Club | 19 Islington Road, Towcester | 181 yd | |
| The Peacock | 97 Watling Street West, Towcester | 229 yd | |
| Towcester Sports & Social Club | 5 Swinneyford Road, Towcester | 408 yd | |
| The Watling Street Village | 185 Watling Street West, Towcester | 523 yd | |
| The Plough | 96 Watling Street East, Towcester | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzy's Express | Land Used For Mobile Catering, Vernon Road | 126 yd | |
| Lees Cottage | 65 Watling Street West, Towcester | 216 yd | |
| Chans Fish & Chips | 3 Vernon Road, Towcester | 222 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 73 Watling Street West, Towcester | 226 yd | |
| Marlin Fish Bar | 109 Watling Street West, Towcester | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Water Lane, Towcester | 305 yd | |
| Mid Counties Cooperative | 92 Watling Street East, Towcester | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Towcester Recreation Ground ISLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School BALMORAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Sponne School BRACKLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Towcester Centre For Leisure MILTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.