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Town report · 5 min read read · Updated September 2026

Towcester Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, Q3 2026 Edition

Median price £346,000, 585 sales, -4.7% YoY. Northamptonshire county.

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Towcester Property Market Overview

Towcester: South Northamptonshire market town with Silverstone proximity and premium values.

The Towcester property market recorded 585 residential sales in the 12 months to 31 May 2026, with a median sale price of £346,000. This places Towcester £91k above the Northamptonshire county median of £255,000, and £61k above the approximate UK median of £285,000.

Prices in Towcester have recorded a moderate decline, a year-on-year change of -4.7%. Within Northamptonshire, Towcester ranks 1st by price out of 7 principal towns, and 7th by transaction volume.

On a quarterly view, Towcester median prices moved from £369,000 in Q3 2024 to £327,500 in Q4 2025, a change of -11.2% over 5 quarters. The most recent quarter is excluded because HM Land Registry registrations for it are still incomplete.

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Towcester House Prices by Property Type

Property prices in Towcester vary significantly by type. The table below compares Towcester prices with Northamptonshire county averages and UK national figures.

TypeTowcesterNorthamptonshire AvgUK Avg
Detached£490,000£370,000£420,000
Semi-detached£316,000£250,000£265,000
Terraced£300,000£205,000£230,000
Flat£152,500£132,000£225,000

Detached homes in Towcester command £490,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £152,500. The £338k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Median Price by Property Type

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New Build Homes in Towcester

HM Land Registry has so far registered 69 new-build sales in Towcester for the past 12 months, 11.8% of registered transactions. New-build sales are typically registered 6 to 18 months after completion, so this understates current delivery and is not a completions figure.

On those registered sales, new builds in Towcester sold at a premium of 27.3% to existing stock.

Across the wider Northamptonshire market, 727 new-build sales have registered so far. See our Northamptonshire property market report for the full county picture.

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Recent Property Sales in Towcester

The table below shows the most recently registered residential sales in Towcester, evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers and developers:

PriceTypePostcodeDateStatus
£212,500TerracedNN12 8LU2026-07-29Existing
£465,000DetachedNN12 7SH2026-07-17Existing
£296,062TerracedNN12 7NA2026-07-15Existing
£635,000DetachedNN12 8QB2026-07-14Existing
£350,000Semi-detachedNN12 6BP2026-07-10Existing

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £212,500 to £635,000 illustrates the breadth of the Towcester market.

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Development Finance in Towcester

For developers considering Towcester, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £346,000 and detached homes at £490,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a scheme in Towcester with a GDV of £490,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £318,500 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 4.7% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Towcester by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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Towcester Compared to Nearby Northamptonshire Towns

To put Towcester's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Northamptonshire:

TownMedian PriceSales (12m)YoY Change
Towcester£346,000585-4.7%
Daventry£275,0006790%
Northampton£275,0004,930-1.8%
Kettering£255,0002,088-3.1%
Wellingborough£249,9951,705-6%
Rushden£240,000715-2%

For the full Northamptonshire town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Northamptonshire property market report.

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Common questions

Frequently asked
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What is the average house price in Towcester?

The median house price in Towcester is £346,000, based on 585 transactions in the 12 months to 31 May 2026. Detached homes average £490,000 while flat properties average £152,500.

Are house prices rising or falling in Towcester?

House prices in Towcester are falling by 4.7% year-on-year. This decline may present buying opportunities for investors and developers. The wider Northamptonshire market is falling by 3.1%.

How many properties sold in Towcester recently?

Towcester recorded 585 residential property sales in the 12 months to 31 May 2026. This high volume indicates a liquid, active market.

What development finance is available for projects in Towcester?

Developers in Towcester can access development finance from 6.5% p.a. at 65-70% LTGDV, mezzanine finance stretching to 85-90% of costs, bridging loans completing in 5-10 days, and development exit finance. Construction Capital sources the best terms from 100+ lenders.

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