High Street is in Potterspury, Towcester and in West Northamptonshire district. NN12 7PQ is located in the Deanshanger electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN12 7PH, NN12 7PG, NN12 7PF, NN12 7QF, NN12 7PJ, NN12 7PR, NN12 7PE, NN12 7PT, NN12 7JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN12 7PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 7PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 26.1% | 27.5% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 53.4% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 10.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 50% | 44.6% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 42.2% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.3% | 11.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 10.6% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 42% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 93.6% 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% | 93.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 93.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% higher than the Deanshanger average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Deanshanger and the 383rd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £607,500 | 2024-12-16 | £640,023 |
| 16 High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-28 | £330,519 |
| 36 High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-03-28 | £678,311 |
| 12 High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-03-18 | £631,289 |
| 48 High Street, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-01-26 | £292,535 |
NN12 7PQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hellins Primary School Brownswood Drive , Potterspury NN12 7PG | 4out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School School Lane , Yardley Gobion NN12 7UL | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Stratford Primary School Willow Grove , Old Stratford MK19 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cosgrove Village Primary School 3 Bridge Road , MK19 7JH | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanshanger Primary School The Green , Deanshanger MK19 6HJ | 2out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Woodville School Stratford Road , Deanshanger MK19 6HN | 2out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,069 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Sausage Cafe | Watling Street, Potterspury | 567 yd | |
| Potterspury House Ltd | Potterspury House Restaurant, Potterspury House, 3 Poundfield Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | 46 High Street, Potterspury | 93 yd | |
| The Old Talbot | 77 Watling Street, Potterspury | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon Park MEADOW VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 231 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 | 87.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.2% |
| 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 | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.