Town Pop. 11,606

Living in Towcester: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Towcester comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the NN12 postcode district scores higher. Towcester leads all 10.

The NN12 district averages 46/100, putting Towcester 7 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Towcester sits 18 points above the NN12 district figure of 33/100. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 285 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 204 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 60 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 60 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Vehicle crime 46 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 161 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 A43 30 crimes
  3. 3 Hicks Court 28 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 24
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
31
4 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Marie Weller Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Towcester Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sponne SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital7.6 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.5 mi
The Horton General Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,138 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
62
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 269 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate65.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired21.6%Student3.1%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Northampton 8.3 mi
Wolverton 8.7 mi
Milton Keynes Central 11 mi
J15 M1 5.6 mi
J15 M1 5.6 mi
J15A M1 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 17
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 31
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 123
Detached £475,000 35
Semi-detached £305,000 39
Terraced £300,000 35
Flat / Maisonette £162,250 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£185k £289k £396k £500k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Greens Norton 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Whittlebury 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Silverstone 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pattishall and Astcote 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blisworth 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gayton (West Northamptonshire) 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Blakesley 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Yardley Gobion 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Towcester a nice place to live?

Towcester is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Towcester is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Towcester?

Towcester is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 816 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Towcester?

Among the top-rated schools in Towcester are Marie Weller Primary School, Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School and Towcester Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Towcester in total.

What are house prices like in Towcester?

The current median house price in Towcester is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000, semi-detached £305,000, terraced £300,000, flat £162,250. There were 123 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Towcester in context

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Postcode districts in Towcester

NN12 46 ⇄

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