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Towcester, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Towcester is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,057. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,057 Population 1,077/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,260 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,260 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$369,420 home value, $1,207/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,057
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,077/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 11%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,260
Per Capita$48,260
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$369,420
Rent$1,207
Ownership66.4%
Housing Units3,623

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+48.7%

Community

Population9,057
Population Density1,077 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates52.1336°, -0.9906°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (846 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$48,260
Median Age40.0 years

About Towcester

Towcester is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,057. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Towcester has a population of 9,057 with a density of 1,077 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (11%), with 1.7% Black, 9.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.1% of residents. 3.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

9,057
Total Population
1,077
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above United Kingdom avg
8.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.1%
12% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Towcester vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Towcester is $48,260, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,260 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $928, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 824 business establishments. 29.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Towcester vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,260
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,260
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)824

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.2%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home29.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Towcester is $369,420, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,207 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 66.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,623 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,420
31% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,207
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.4%
Owner-Occupied66.4%
Renter-Occupied33.6%
Housing Units3,623

Property Tax

Towcester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density1,077/sq mi
Coordinates52.1336°N, 0.9906°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 90 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 148 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 137 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 128 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 80 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 45 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 141 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 69 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 46 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 139 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 112 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 68 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 68 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 113 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 128 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 103 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 78 km
Oct 2, 1999 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom M3.2 113 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
August 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Towcester has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% below the national average of 33.7%. 48.7% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.8%
6% below United Kingdom avg
High School+48.7%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,077/sq mi
Total Area8.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone51.2%
Public Transit4.2%
Work from Home29.1%

Schools in Towcester

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Greens Norton Church of England Primary School - - - -
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School - - - -
Sponne School - - - -
Towcester CE Primary School - - - -
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
Marie Weller Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Towcester

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) information, local AAC+ 101 kbps
Fosse 107 80s, 90s AAC 80 kbps
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio hospital radio MP3
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) information, local AAC 339 kbps
Gabbie's Doo - MP3 128 kbps
Sanskar Radio - MP3 128 kbps
EAVA FM - MP3 96 kbps
Beat Route Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Heart Northants 96.6 commercial, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Raiders Radio dnb, drum and bass AAC 128 kbps
Bucks Radio community radio, local news MP3
BFBS Brize Norton - AAC+ 64 kbps
Leicester Community Radio community radio, leicester AAC 128 kbps
Radio2Funky - MP3 128 kbps
Satsang Radio - AAC 80 kbps
Radio LEAR arts, culture AAC 80 kbps
Sabras Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Christmas - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Horton - MP3 128 kbps
Data Transmission Radio deep house, drum and bass MP3 320 kbps
Kennet Radio - AAC 48 kbps
Windrush Radio - MP3 160 kbps
Radio Cherwell - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Towcester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
Abington Park Museum
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park
Brickz
Buckingham Old Gaol
Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust
Central Museum
Daventry Museum
Hut 1
Hut 11
Hut 11A
Hut 12
Hut 3
Hut 6
Hut 8
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre
Milton Keynes Museum
Museum of Leathercraft
National Film and SciFi Museum
Piddington Roman Villa museum
Silverstone Interactive Museum
Stowe House
Sywell Aviation Museum
Teleprinter Hall
The Canal Museum
The Mansion
The National Museum of Computing
Towcester Museum

Libraries in Towcester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abington Library0.0
Bicester library0.0
Brackley Library0.0
Brixworth Library0.0
Brixworth Library0.0
Buckingham Library0.0
Daventry Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Deanshanger Library0.0
Duston Library0.0
Earls Barton Library0.0
Hunsbury Library0.0
Kingsthorpe Library0.0
Kingsthorpe Library0.0
Long Buckby Library0.0
Milton Keynes Library0.0
Moulton Community Library0.0
Moulton Community Library0.0
Northamptonshire Central Library0.0
Roade Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Stony Stratford Library0.0
Towcester Library0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0
Westcroft Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Weston Favell Library0.0
Winslow Library0.0
Wolverton Library0.0
Woodford Halse Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0
Wootton Fields Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Towcester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Courtyard Mews
Northampton Market
Open Market
Temporary Market
Temporary Market
The Artisan Collective
The Artisan Collective

Hotels in Towcester

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brave Old Oak
The Saracen's Head
Travelodge Towcester Sliverstone

Restaurants in Towcester

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

D N A Steak and Grill
Dil Raj
Moghul Rooms
Olive Tree Restaurant
Rice Bowl
The Folly
The Ganges
Truva
Yumchop Foods

Cafes in Towcester

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clarke and Dean
Costa Coffee
Hobbs Coffee
Jacks Hill Cafe
Plantation Cafe
Starbucks
Ten Hands Cafe
Wild Bean Cafe

Monuments in Towcester

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greens Norton Post

Castles in Towcester

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bury Mount

Dentists in Towcester

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Dental
Bupa Dental Care
Simply Smile Shire Court

Veterinaries in Towcester

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #973569393
Towcester Veterinary Centre

Gas Stations in Towcester

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Connect
Tove Service Station

Banks in Towcester

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Nationwide

Breweries in Towcester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blackpit Brewery
Merrimen Brewing Litd
The Mill

Stadiums & Teams in Towcester

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Towcester

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 - - $0 - - -
InPiste 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Towcester

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
Cranfield Airport-Medium Airport
London Oxford AirportOXFMedium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF Wittering-Medium Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Bakersfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bedford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bernwood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bicester Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Black Spring Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bovingdon Airstrip-Small Airport
Brooklands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome-Small Airport
Buttermilk Hall Farm-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cardington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Cheddington Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dalkeith Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Decoy Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Deenethorpe Airfield-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Denham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Drayton Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Earwig Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Easton Maudit Airstrip-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Enstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Field Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Towcester

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Greens Norton Post Office & Stores
Towcester Post Office

Treatment Centers in Towcester

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Community Diagnostic Centre
Isis Chiropractic Clinic
The Clinic MK
Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End

Churches & Religious Organizations in Towcester

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of St Thomas More
Saint Bartholomew
St John the Baptist
St Lawrence's
St Mary's, Easton Neston
Towcester Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Towcester

What is the population of Towcester?

Towcester has a population of 9,057 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,077 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Towcester expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,260, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $369,420 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,207 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Towcester?

Towcester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Towcester?

Towcester has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $928. There are 824 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Towcester?

The median home value in Towcester is $369,420. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,207. The homeownership rate is 66.4%.

How are the schools in Towcester?

31.8% of adults in Towcester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.7% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Towcester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Towcester is 11% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 9.5% Asian. 88.1% of residents speak only English at home. 3.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.1% of residents have a disability.

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