Kennel Lane is in Paulerspury, Towcester and in West Northamptonshire district. NN12 7EA is located in the Towcester and Roade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennel Lane, Paulerspury, Towcester, NN12 7EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN12 6EA, NN12 6BG, NN12 6BH, NN12 6BE, NN12 6BJ, NN12 6BD, NN12 6BQ, NN12 6BN, NN12 6RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN12 7EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 7EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 26.7% | 28.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 54.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 15.4% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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 | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 9.1% | -13.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 18.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 27.8% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.4% | 97.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 97% | 95.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennel Lane was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Deanshanger average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennel Lane has the lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Deanshanger and the 4th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kennel Lane, Towcester, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2010-09-30 | £449,095 |
NN12 7EA 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Balmoral Close , NN12 6JA | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towcester Church of England Primary School Islington Road , NN12 6AU | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marie Weller Primary School Redcar Road , | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School Calvert Road , Greens Norton NN12 8DD | 3out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverstone Church of England Primary School Towcester Road , Silverstone NN12 8UB | 3out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,314 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 | 3,020 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway School St John's Road , Tiffield NN12 8AA | 4out of 4 | 4,862 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 | 718 yd | |
| Olive Tree Restaurant | 1 London Road, Towcester | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Sports & Social Club | 5 Swinneyford Road, Towcester | 653 yd | |
| Towcester Football Supporters Club | 19 Islington Road, Towcester | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzy's Express | Land Used For Mobile Catering, Vernon Road | 936 yd | |
| JB Thai Takeaway | 24 Bickerstaffes Road, Towcester | 940 yd | |
| Pizza @ 75 | 75 Alchester Court, Towcester | 1,002 yd | |
| Chans Fish & Chips | 3 Vernon Road, Towcester | 1,039 yd | |
| Lees Cottage | 65 Watling Street West, Towcester | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School BALMORAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Towcester Centre For Leisure MILTON WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Towcester Recreation Ground ISLINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.