Mercian Close, Towcester
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN12 6FQ.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Mercian Close, Towcester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £273,475. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £257,850. Average sale prices rose from £239,750 in 2020 to £273,475 in 2026 (+14%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 29% below the Towcester average of £382,753 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 88% terraced, 13% detached. Recorded sale prices on Mercian Close range from £237,500 to £430,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 77 streets in Towcester with at least two sales in the last year, Mercian Close ranks 57th for average price.
House prices on Mercian Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NN12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £257,850 | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £430,000 | 25 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Mercian Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 25 Sep 2026 | £289,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 26 Aug 2026 | £257,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 6 Oct 2023 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 30 Jun 2023 | £281,875 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 31 Mar 2023 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 17 Sep 2021 | £243,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 25 Mar 2021 | £430,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 18 Sep 2020 | £237,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 4, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 28 Aug 2020 | £242,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, Mercian Close NN12 6FQ | 17 Jul 2020 | £506,490 | Other 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Mercian Close | £281,875 (Jun 2023) → £270,000 (Oct 2023) → £289,950 (Sep 2026) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 8, Mercian Close | £237,500 (Sep 2020) → £257,000 (Aug 2026) | +8% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Mercian Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Church of England Primary School 267 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Marie Weller Primary School 245 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sponne School 1,410 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Greens Norton Church of England Primary School 129 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Paulerspury Church of England Primary School 59 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 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
- Jenkinson Road (adj, Marlow Road) 1 min walk
- Jenkinson Road (opp, Marlow Road) 1 min walk
- Saxon Way (adj, Burcote Road) 2 min walk
- Saxon Way (opp, Burcote Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Towcester Medical Centre
Link Way, Towcester · 0.4 mi - The Brook Health Centre
Swinneyford Road, Towcester · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Waitrose Waitrose Towcester · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watling Street · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Northampton BP · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Tesco Towcester Superstore · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Bridge Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Shire Court Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 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 5 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 721 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,561 |
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 Mercian Close
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 85.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 4.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 38.2% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.4% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.5% | 31.8% |
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.5% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.5% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.6% | 39% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.9% | 32.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 24.4% | 15.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9% | 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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