Fontwell Drive, Towcester
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN12 6UF.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Fontwell Drive, Towcester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £239,125. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £266,938. Average sale prices fell from £367,450 in 2020 to £239,125 in 2026 (-35%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 38% below the Towcester average of £382,753 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 25% detached, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Fontwell Drive range from £173,250 to £374,950. 88% of homes sold here were freehold and 13% leasehold. Of 77 streets in Towcester with at least two sales in the last year, Fontwell Drive ranks 66th for average price.
House prices on Fontwell Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NN12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 88% freehold and 13% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £266,938 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £367,450 | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £302,500 | 10 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Fontwell Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36, Fontwell Drive NN12 6UF | 10 Jul 2026 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Fontwell Drive NN12 6UF | 26 Mar 2026 | £173,250 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 28, Fontwell Drive NN12 6UF | 3 Oct 2025 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Fontwell Drive NN12 6UF | 13 Jun 2025 | £292,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Fontwell Drive NN12 6UF | 24 May 2024 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Fontwell Drive NN12 6UF | 29 Jan 2024 | £292,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Fontwell Drive NN12 6UF | 30 Oct 2020 | £374,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 42, Fontwell Drive NN12 6UF | 16 Oct 2020 | £359,950 | Detached New build | 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 Fontwell Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Weller Primary School 245 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 | 0.8 mi |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sponne School 1,410 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Paulerspury Church of England Primary School 59 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School 129 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| On Track Education Silverstone 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Silverstone Church of England Primary School 224 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 2.8 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
- Towcester Race Course opp 4 min walk
- Towcester Race Course adj 4 min walk
- Kempton Drive adj 6 min walk
- Race Course (Stand, London Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Towcester Medical Centre
Link Way, Towcester · 0.9 mi - The Brook Health Centre
Swinneyford Road, Towcester · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose Waitrose Towcester · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watling Street · 1.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Northampton BP · 1.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco Towcester Superstore · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Bridge Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Shire Court Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 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 10 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 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 | 89.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,196 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,956 |
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 Fontwell Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 85.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 38.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 49.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.4% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.5% | 31.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.9% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.4% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 10.9% |
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 17.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.2% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 52.1% | 32.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.8% | 39% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 4.6% | 15.9% |
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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