Watling Street is in Potterspury, Towcester and in West Northamptonshire district. NN12 6LH is located in the Deanshanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watling Street, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 6LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN12 6LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.1% | 52.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN12 6LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 22.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 64.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 6.2% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 51.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 35.1% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.3% | 10.2% | -14.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 40.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 95.1% | 92.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Street was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Bugbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watling Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke and the 64th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbrick Barn Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 1999-08-23 | £1,547,970 |
| King Foresters Lodge Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 1999-08-02 | £1,410,712 |
| King Foresters Lodge Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 1996-07-31 | £1,292,914 |
NN12 6LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN12 6LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulerspury Church of England Primary School High Street , Paulerspury NN12 7NA | 2out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School School Lane , Yardley Gobion NN12 7UL | 3out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Hellins Primary School Brownswood Drive , Potterspury NN12 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marie Weller Primary School Redcar Road , | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlebury Church of England Primary School High Street , Whittlebury NN12 8XH | 3out of 4 | 5,081 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Potterspury Lodge School Potterspury Lodge , NN12 7LL | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.