Watling Street West is in Fosters Booth, Towcester and in West Northamptonshire district. NN12 8LD is located in the Silverstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watling Street West, Fosters Booth, Towcester, NN12 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN12 8LB, NN12 8JP, NN12 8JY, NN12 8JZ, NN12 8JR, NN12 8LG, NN12 8NU, NN12 8NX, NN12 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN12 8LD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 8LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 25% | 25% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 62.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 47.9% | 55.4% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 30.8% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around NN12 8LD this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 42.6% | -5.0% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 94.8% | 96.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 93.4% | 96.4% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Street West was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Bugbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Watling Street West has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke and the 16th 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 fallen by about -61.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Watling Street West, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-07-10 | £702,251 |
| 1 Watling Street West, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-03-26 | £697,260 |
| 9 Watling Street West, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2022-08-16 | £288,309 |
| 17 Watling Street West, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-12-06 | £661,755 |
| 12 Watling Street West, Towcester, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-09-07 | £223,748 |
NN12 8LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8LD 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattishall Church of England Primary School School Road , Pattishall NN12 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Church of England Primary School Bugbrooke Road , Gayton NN7 3EU | 4out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bugbrooke Community Primary School High Street , Bugbrooke NN7 3PA | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School Calvert Road , Greens Norton NN12 8DD | 3out of 4 | 4,562 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 | 4,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | 2out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 5,216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggotty's | 1 Watling Street East, Fosters Booth | 52 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.