Castle Lane is in Towcester and in West Northamptonshire district. NN12 6FX is located in the Towcester and Roade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Lane, Towcester, NN12 6FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN12 6BT, NN12 6AD, NN12 6BX, NN12 6YZ, NN12 6DQ, NN12 6SY, NN12 6YY, NN12 6JX, NN12 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN12 6FX is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 44.6% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 55.4% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 35.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 46.6% | 44.4% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 38.1% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 17.5% | 14.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 41% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 93.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 82.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 82.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 82.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Lane was 210.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 361.3% higher than the Deanshanger average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Deanshanger and the 107th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Castle Lane, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-03-25 | £343,309 |
| 4 Castle Lane, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2021-12-03 | £280,260 |
| 6 Castle Lane, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-02-13 | £272,212 |
| 2 Castle Lane, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-12-13 | £460,958 |
| 4 Castle Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2019-10-31 | £301,048 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Balmoral Close , NN12 6JA | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marie Weller Primary School Redcar Road , | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School Calvert Road , Greens Norton NN12 8DD | 3out of 4 | 2,543 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 | 3,003 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 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway School St John's Road , Tiffield NN12 8AA | 4out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Silverstone Pitts Farm , Towcester Road NN12 8UB | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 120 Watling Street East, Towcester | 39 yd | |
| Moghul Rooms | 201 Watling Street West, Towcester | 71 yd | |
| The Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant | 132 Watling Street East, Towcester | 76 yd | |
| A5 Towcester Cafe | 9 Sponne House Shopping Centre, Watling Street West | 94 yd | |
| Ten Hands Cafe Bars Ltd | 175 Watling Street West, Towcester | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brave Old Oak | 104-106 Watling Street East, Towcester | 39 yd | |
| The Plough | 96 Watling Street East, Towcester | 70 yd | |
| The Watling Street Village | 185 Watling Street West, Towcester | 96 yd | |
| Towcester Mill Brewery Ltd | Towcester Mill, Chantry Lane | 157 yd | |
| The Bull | 37 Brackley Road, Towcester | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizzas | 122 Watling Street East, Towcester | 43 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Richmond Road, Towcester | 259 yd | |
| Hin's Kitchen | 145 Watling Street West, Towcester | 277 yd | |
| Marlin Fish Bar | 109 Watling Street West, Towcester | 411 yd | |
| Pizza @ 75 | 75 Alchester Court, Towcester | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Cooperative | 92 Watling Street East, Towcester | 89 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Water Lane, Towcester | 342 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Old Tiffield Road, Towcester | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sponne School BRACKLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Towcester Recreation Ground ISLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School BALMORAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 946 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.