Area Info for Towcester (Northamptonshire)

Introduction to Towcester

Towcester is a historic market town located in Northamptonshire, England. It is situated in the South Northamptonshire district and is known for its rich history and picturesque surroundings.

History

The town's history dates back to Roman times, with archaeological evidence indicating its significance during the Roman occupation. The name "Towcester" is believed to derive from the Old English words "Tōfe" and "Ceaster," meaning "Tōfe's Roman fort." The town has retained many historical features, including ancient buildings and landmarks.

Geography and Location

Towcester is approximately 9 miles northwest of Northampton and about 60 miles north of London. It is situated near the River Tove, which flows through the town, contributing to its scenic landscape.

Economy and Local Industry

Historically, Towcester was a market town with a focus on agriculture and local trade. Today, it maintains its market town status with regular markets and events. The town also benefits from tourism, owing to its historical sites and proximity to the Northamptonshire countryside.

Landmarks and Attractions

Notable landmarks include the Towcester Racecourse, which hosts various horse racing events, and the 12th-century St. Lawrence Church. The town also features several historic pubs, shops, and the remains of ancient walls and buildings.

Transport

Towcester is accessible via road, with good connections to major motorways such as the M1 and A5. Public transport options include bus services connecting it to nearby towns and Northampton. The nearest railway station is in Northampton, providing further connectivity.

Community and Events

The town hosts various community events throughout the year, including markets, festivals, and sporting events at the racecourse. It has a vibrant local community with amenities such as schools, sports clubs, and cultural organisations.
Education
School
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School0.00 miles
Balmoral Close, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6JA
Sponne School0.32 miles
Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6DJ
Towcester Church of England Primary School0.41 miles
Islington Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU
Greens Norton Church of England Primary School1.50 miles
Calvert Road, Greens Norton, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8DD
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.19 miles
High Street South, Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AB
The Gateway School2.53 miles
St John`s Road, Tiffield, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AA
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School2.56 miles
High Street, Paulerspury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7NA
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School2.68 miles
High Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH
Silverstone Church of England Primary School2.99 miles
Green Lane, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8ES
Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School3.48 miles
Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SD
Pattishall Church of England Primary School3.78 miles
School Road, Pattishall, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8NE
Silverstone UTC3.78 miles
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL
Gayton Church of England Primary School4.07 miles
Bugbrooke Road, Gayton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3EU
Cambian Potterspury Lodge School4.13 miles
Potterspury Lodge, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7LL
Blakesley Church of England Primary School4.15 miles
The Green, Blakesley, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8RD
Blisworth Community Primary School4.25 miles
Courteenhall Road, Blisworth, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3DD
Health
Clinic
Towcester Health Centre (Acute)0.10 miles
Swinneyford Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6HD
Towcester Medical Centre0.13 miles
Link Way, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6HH
Watling Street0.40 miles
123 Watling Street,, Towcester, NN12 6AU
Partnerships in Care Grafton Manor4.32 miles
Grafton Manor, Brain Injury Services Northants, Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SS
Mk Gp Physiotherapy (B.J. Wetherell Ltd)5.62 miles
Tudor House, 35 West End, Bugbrooke, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3PF
Bugbrooke Medical Centre5.84 miles
Levitts Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3QN
Whitefields Surgery7.14 miles
Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 9UW
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Whitefields Surgery)7.14 miles
Whitefields Surgery, Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 9UW
Stony Stratford (Peripheral Clinic)7.76 miles
Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1YA
Mk Gp Physiotherapy (Stony Stratford Medical Centre)7.76 miles
Stony Stratford Health Centre, Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1YA
Brackmills Custody Suite7.89 miles
700 Pavilion Drive, Northampton Business Park, Brackmills, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7SL
1 Willow Close8.04 miles
Upton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6UH
The Pendered Centre8.41 miles
Berrywood Road,, Northampton, NN5 6UD
St James Clinic8.47 miles
116 St. James Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5LQ
Masonic House Surgery8.67 miles
26 High Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1NU
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Buckingham8.75 miles
Winslow & District Citizens Advice, Wheeldon House, Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1JX
GP
The Brook Health Centre0.10 miles
Swinneyford Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6HD
Towcester Medical Centre0.13 miles
Link Way, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6HH
Greens Norton Medical Centre 1.64 miles
Towcester Road, Greens Norton, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8BL
Paulerspury Surgery2.52 miles
6a Lumber Lane, Paulerspury, Northants, NN12 7ND
Silverstone Surgery2.72 miles
Whittlebury Road, Silverstone, Northants, NN12 8UN
Park Slope Surgery3.93 miles
32 Stoke Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3BT
Roade Surgery4.68 miles
16 London Road, Roade, Northants, NN7 2NN
Pytchley Court Health Centre5.26 miles
Tonson Close, Old, Northamptonshire, NN12 7PQ
Bugbrooke Medical Centre5.84 miles
Levitts Road, Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, NN7 3QN
Grange Park Surgery6.30 miles
Wilks Walk, Grange Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England - Uk, NN4 5DW
Danes Camp Medical Centre6.62 miles
Rowtree Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, Northants, Northamptonshire, NN4 0NY
Stonedean Practice6.79 miles
Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK19 6HU
Wootton Medical Centre6.94 miles
36-38 High Street, Northampton, Wootton, Northants, NN4 6LW
Hanslope Surgery6.96 miles
1 Western Drive, Milton Keynes, Hanslope, Bucks, MK19 7LA
Penvale Park Medical Centre7.08 miles
Hardwick Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, Northants, NN4 0GP
Whitefields Surgery7.14 miles
Hunsbury Hill Road, Camphill, NN4 9UW
Hospital
Berrywood Hospital8.41 miles
Berrywood Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6UD
Buckingham Community Hospital8.67 miles
High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NU
Northampton General Hospital (Acute)8.88 miles
Cliftonville,, NN1 5BD
BMI Three Shires Hospital9.11 miles
The Avenue, Cliftonville, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5DR
Brackley Community Hospital9.15 miles
Pebble Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DA
Danetre Hospital11.14 miles
London Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4DY
Blakelands Hospital11.31 miles
Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 5HR
BMI The Saxon Clinic12.89 miles
Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LR
Milton Keynes Hospital13.02 miles
Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD
Foscote Court (Banbury) Trust15.14 miles
Foscote Hospital, 2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XP
Horton General Hospital15.37 miles
Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL
Bicester Community Hospital17.35 miles
Piggy Lane, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6HT
Isebrook Hospital17.69 miles
Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1LP
Hospital Of St Cross19.89 miles
Barby Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PX
Wichellows Wharf (Mental Health Services)19.97 miles
The Elms, Stoke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TD
BMI The Manor Hospital20.45 miles
Church End, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AW
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.10 miles
The Brook Health Centre, Swinneyford Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6HD
Lloydspharmacy0.47 miles
108 Watling Street, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6BT
Roade Pharmacy4.92 miles
5 South View, High Street, Roade, Northamptonshire, NN7 2NS
Bugbrooke Pharmacy5.84 miles
Levitts Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QN
Jhoots Pharmacy6.30 miles
Wilks Walk, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5DW
Jardines (Uk) Ltd6.64 miles
1C Puxley Road, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, MK19 6JA
Unidrug Dispensing Chemist6.74 miles
Unit 3, Butts Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, NN4 0UE
Wootton Pharmacy6.97 miles
40 High Street, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6JR
In-Store Pharmacy7.04 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Clannell Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 0JF
Unidrugs Pharmacy7.14 miles
Camp Hill Local Centre, Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill, Northampton, NN4 9UW
Tudor Pharmacy7.31 miles
Tudor Court, Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6FF
Delapre Pharmacy7.49 miles
52 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre, Northampton, NN4 8QF
Cox and Robinson7.73 miles
1 Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1BE
Boots7.78 miles
43 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AA
Knights Chemist Limited7.86 miles
1 Bridge Street, Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4PN
Far Cotton Pharmacy7.86 miles
Far Cotton Comm Facility, Delapre Crescent Road, Northampton, NN4 8LG
Leisure
Park
EASTON NESTON (Grade II* Listed)1.21 miles
GREENS NORTON POCKET PARK NATURE RESERVE1.68 miles
TIFFIELD POCKET PARK2.96 miles
BUCKINGHAM THICK COPSE3.24 miles
COURTEENHALL (Grade II Listed)5.43 miles
STOWE (Grade I Listed)6.43 miles
CANONS ASHBY (Grade II* Listed)6.94 miles
STORTON'S PITS7.82 miles
SULGRAVE MANOR (Grade II Listed)8.10 miles
BUCKINGHAM SAND PIT8.53 miles
BARNES MEADOW8.81 miles
HORTON HALL PARK (Grade II Listed)9.11 miles
THE SECRET GARDEN9.20 miles
KINGSTHORPE9.52 miles
FAWSLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)9.62 miles
BROCKHALL PARK (Grade II Listed)9.69 miles
Shop
Groceries
Towcester Convenience Store0.30 miles
23 Brackley Road, Towcester Northants NN12 6DH
Waitrose Towcester0.32 miles
Richmond Road, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6HZ
Co-op Towcester0.48 miles
Watling Street, NN12 6BT
ALDI Old Greens Norton Road0.75 miles
Towcester, NN12 8AX
Tesco Towcester (Superstore)0.80 miles
Old Tiffield Rd, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6PF
Nisa Local2.79 miles
6 Stocks Hill, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8UW
Budgens Paulerspury2.81 miles
Watling Street (a5), Paulerspury, Northants, NN12 7LQ
M&S Towcester North Bp3.24 miles
A43 North Bound Brackley Rd, Towcester, NN12 8UA
Blisworth Post Office Stores4.04 miles
17 High Street, Blisworth Northants NN7 3BJ
Nisa Local4.53 miles
Roade Service Station, Stratford Rd Roade, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2NJ
SPAR M1 Northbound (j15a)6.24 miles
Spar Store, M1 Northbound, Northamptonshire, NN4 9QY
Co-op Northampton6.26 miles
Grange Court, Williams Way, NN4 5DY
Costcutter Northampton6.35 miles
Bp Grange Farm, Northampton, NN4 0LY
Tesco Northampton (Express)6.74 miles
Butts Rd, East Hunsbury, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 0UE
AJ’s Village Store6.94 miles
29a High Street, Wootton Northampton NN4 6LW
Old Stratford Village Store7.00 miles
1 Towcester Road, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes Bucks MK19 6AN
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport24.40 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport26.25 miles
London Luton Airport31.40 miles
Bus Stop
Balmoral Close (NW)0.02 miles
Balmoral Close (SE)0.04 miles
Silverstone Brook (SE)0.08 miles
Silverstone Brook (NW)0.09 miles
Health Centre (W)0.11 miles
Keats Drive (W)0.14 miles
Health Centre (NE)0.14 miles
Keats Drive (NE)0.16 miles
Byron Close (SW)0.17 miles
Byron Close (NE)0.18 miles
Sponnes Road (SE)0.23 miles
Sponnes Road (NW)0.24 miles
Wordsworth Close (SE)0.27 miles
Cemetery (SW)0.29 miles
Wordsworth Close (NW)0.29 miles
Cemetery (NE)0.29 miles
Railway Station
Northampton Rail Station8.50 miles
Wolverton Rail Station9.14 miles
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station11.36 miles
Long Buckby Rail Station12.21 miles
Kings Sutton Rail Station14.17 miles
Bletchley Rail Station14.27 miles
Fenny Stratford Rail Station14.75 miles
Banbury Rail Station14.87 miles
Bow Brickhill Rail Station15.27 miles
Woburn Sands Rail Station16.32 miles
Bicester North Rail Station16.80 miles
Aspley Guise Rail Station17.05 miles
Bicester Village Rail Station17.44 miles
Wellingborough Rail Station18.19 miles
Ridgmont Rail Station18.37 miles
Heyford Rail Station19.33 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NN12 6J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment378
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
17, SANDYHOME ROAD

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6HA		£260,000
2025-06-13
semidetached
freehold
7, OAK CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6BN		£315,000
2025-05-21
semidetached
freehold
18, LINK WAY

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6HF		£275,000
2025-05-21
semidetached
freehold
24, BRAMBLE ROAD

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6US		£467,500
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
5, SOLLYS WAY

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6HQ		£280,000
2025-05-09
semidetached
freehold
18, HAZEL CRESCENT

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6UQ		£490,000
2025-04-24
detached
freehold
57, HIGHFIELDS

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6EA		£282,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
31, ALCHESTER COURT

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6RL		£213,000
2025-04-03
flatmaisonette
leasehold
17, JUNIPER CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6XP		£402,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
27, YORK CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JE		£292,500
2025-03-26
semidetached
freehold
13, OAK CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6BN		£307,500
2025-03-12
semidetached
freehold
37, TENNYSON CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6LU		£370,000
2025-02-24
detached
freehold
99, HIGHFIELDS

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6EA		£325,000
2025-02-20
detached
freehold
46, WINDSOR CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JB		£350,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
26, JUNIPER CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6XP		£380,000
2025-02-14
detached
freehold
7, REDMOOR

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6TB		£378,000
2024-10-18
detached
freehold
51, HIGHFIELDS

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6EA		£267,000
2024-10-01
semidetached
freehold
87, HIGHFIELDS

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6EA		£368,000
2024-09-27
semidetached
freehold
9, ROWAN CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6XL		£386,000
2025-01-10
detached
freehold
9, YORK CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JE		£290,000
2024-12-18
semidetached
freehold
17, GREEN LANE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JG		£475,000
2024-12-16
detached
freehold
11, BADEN POWELL CRESCENT

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6DS		£235,000
2024-12-06
terraced
freehold
3, CEDAR CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6BH		£365,000
2024-10-31
semidetached
freehold
4, ORCHARD CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6BP		£290,000
2024-08-23
semidetached
freehold
85, HAZEL CRESCENT

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6UQ		£442,500
2024-11-18
detached
freehold
2, TENNYSON CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6LU		£325,000
2024-11-01
semidetached
freehold
7, HOLLYHILL

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6TD		£475,000
2024-10-18
detached
freehold
19, SANDRINGHAM CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6TE		£385,000
2024-10-18
semidetached
freehold
8, SHELLEY CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JZ		£260,000
2024-10-11
terraced
freehold
1, SANDRINGHAM CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6TE		£335,000
2024-10-08
semidetached
freehold
61, HAZEL CRESCENT

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6UQ		£400,000
2024-10-04
detached
freehold
71, DOCKLEWELL CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JF		£250,000
2024-09-27
semidetached
freehold
51, KEATS DRIVE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6LT		£435,000
2024-09-18
detached
freehold
33, HAZEL CRESCENT

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6UQ		£462,500
2024-09-13
detached
freehold
3, LINK WAY

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6HF		£350,000
2024-08-23
semidetached
freehold
48, HIGHFIELDS

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6EA		£300,000
2024-08-09
semidetached
freehold
9, BUCKINGHAM WAY

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JY		£469,000
2024-08-08
detached
freehold
5, ROWAN CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6XL		£402,500
2024-07-29
detached
freehold
20, SANDRINGHAM CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6TE		£475,000
2024-07-29
detached
freehold
24, YORK CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JE		£290,000
2024-07-12
terraced
freehold
15, MAPLE CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6XD		£395,000
2024-07-11
detached
freehold
24, SANDYHOME ROAD

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6HA		£268,000
2024-06-28
terraced
freehold
4, WINDSOR CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JB		£238,500
2024-06-14
terraced
freehold
14, SHELLEY CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JZ		£255,000
2024-06-14
terraced
freehold
30, TENNYSON CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6LU		£327,500
2024-06-05
detached
freehold
31, SANDYHOME ROAD

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6JH		£247,500
2024-05-24
terraced
freehold
32, BEECH CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6BL		£295,000
2024-05-17
semidetached
freehold
14, SANDRINGHAM CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6TE		£420,000
2024-05-10
detached
freehold
18, BADEN POWELL CRESCENT

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6DS		£282,000
2024-05-10
semidetached
freehold
19, POPLAR CLOSE

TOWCESTER
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN12 6BJ		£292,500
2024-04-03
semidetached
freehold
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