Kensington Close, Towcester
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN12 6JL.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Kensington Close, Towcester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Sep 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £277,500. By property type, sales here have been 44% detached, 44% terraced, 11% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Kensington Close range from £130,000 to £300,000. 89% of homes sold here were freehold and 11% leasehold.
House prices on Kensington Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Kensington Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 89% freehold and 11% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £277,500 | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Terraced | 4 | £241,375 | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £130,000 | 20 Dec 2018 |
Sold prices on Kensington Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 27 Sep 2019 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 25 Jan 2019 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 20 Dec 2018 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 46, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 1 Aug 2018 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 19 Apr 2018 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 21 Apr 2017 | £230,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 17 Feb 2017 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 30 Jan 2017 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Kensington Close NN12 6JL | 19 Feb 2016 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near Kensington Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Towcester Church of England Primary School 267 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sponne School 1,410 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Marie Weller Primary School 245 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School 129 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Paulerspury Church of England Primary School 59 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Health Centre (opp, Swinneyford Road) 3 min walk
- Balmoral Close (adj, Buckingham Way) 3 min walk
- Balmoral Close (opp, Buckingham Way) 3 min walk
- Health Centre (o/s, Swinneyford Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Brook Health Centre
Swinneyford Road, Towcester · 0.2 mi - Towcester Medical Centre
Link Way, Towcester · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose Waitrose Towcester · 0.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Northampton BP · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watling Street · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Towcester · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Shire Court Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Bridge Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 640 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,502 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across West Northamptonshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Kensington Close
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 85.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 49.5% |
| No religion | 44.4% | 38.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.2% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.2% | 31.8% |
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.2% | 14.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.1% | 16.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.7% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.1% | 39% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.7% | 32.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.2% | 15.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11% | 12.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of West Northamptonshire.
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