Towcester Property Finders

Towcester doesn’t have its own train station, however it is only a 20 minute drive to the main line station at Milton Keynes along the A5. From Milton Keynes you can head into both London Euston and Birmingham on fast direct services. Northampton is also easily accessible from here, whilst other commuters choose Banbury or Bicester in order to arrive at Marylebone.

With regards to the road network, Towcester is conveniently placed for hopping onto the M1, just a few minutes’ drive eastwards along the A43. Carry on along the same road and you’ll soon reach Northampton. Head west and you’ll get to the M40 within half an hour. The A5 and the M1 also provide convenient access to Coventry via the M45 and A45, and on to Birmingham from there.

For those travelling by air, Luton Airport is just over 30 miles away and Birmingham International under 40 miles. Towcester’s proximity to the M1 also makes Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick easily reachable via the motorway network.

Towcester has no station of its own, so which one you drive to is part of the decision about where you buy. For the road, Living along the M1 sets out the junctions and what you get off for at each, and Towcester is one of the quickest towns in the county to reach one. If your week points towards Marylebone rather than Euston, Living on the Chiltern Line covers Banbury and Bicester. There is more on the county’s wider connections on Northamptonshire for Commuters.

Towcester itself has a truly historic market town feel to it. However, if you’re hankering after a more rural setting, but still wish to benefit from all that the town has to offer, South Northamptonshire teems with little villages and hamlets to investigate.

In a triangle pointing towards Northampton, bordered by the A43, the M1, and the A5, you will discover gorgeous places such as Tiffield, Bugbrooke, Pattishall, and Nether Heyford. Just to the west of the A5, you’ll find Stowe, Farthinghoe, Litchborough, Grimscote, Maidford, and Blakesley. And you mustn’t overlook Greens Norton, Abthorpe, and Wappenham. Plus Flore and Weedon, literally just off the A5 to the north, offer you the delights of the canal network as well as gorgeously picturesque residential lanes.

To the south east of Towcester, glorious countryside and agricultural farmsteads stretch out, with some lovely hamlets and villages worth a look, for example Heathencote, Alderton, Stoke Bruerne (very canal friendly too!), and Blisworth.

And to the south of Towcester, you’ll discover Whittlebury, home to the luxurious Whittlebury Park Spa and Golf Course. Plus close by is the stunning village of Silverstone; enchanting in itself but obviously also the location of the famous Silverstone Circuit.

It’s worth noting that the motoring events that take place throughout the year have enabled many motor sport businesses to thrive in the area. The upshot of this has been the healthy development of a rental market catering for owners, experts, and enthusiasts; something to bear in mind if you’re an investor seeking properties in the area.

For more in this direction, see Brackley and Buckingham. If your search is drifting over the county line more generally, Counties next to Northants sets out what sits beyond each edge and who knows it properly.

Village stock is where the annexes, the outbuildings and the paddocks turn up, and rarely discernible on a portal. Where one of those is the reason for the move, that is a search of its own.

Towcester itself has excellent state primary schools, and the same can be said of many of the surrounding villages. Sponne is a well regarded state secondary school, while Stowe, Akeley Wood and Northampton High School offer strong independent options. Beachborough Prep School is about 15 minutes’ drive away in Westbury, near Brackley, which also has Winchester House, both offering flexible boarding. Swanbourne School in Buckinghamshire is about half an hour’s drive and offers boarding up to Year 8.

Further independent options within easy reach include Rugby School, Princethorpe and Bloxham, alongside boarding at Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle and Wellingborough, so choice is genuinely plentiful.

There is more on private schools near Northamptonshire, and on Northamptonshire for Families if that is what is driving the move.

Towcester has a lot to offer leisure and entertainment wise. Its racecourse, now greyhound racing, offers opulent hospitality for events, and hosts great local events such as the extremely popular food and drink festival annually, which is definitely something to put in the diary.

The main road heading through the town, Watling Street (the A5), has a wonderful array of local independent shops and cafes, though of course certain chains also have a presence as you’d expect. The Bell Plantation garden centre, just on the edge of the town, offers a lovely array of concessions e.g. a vintage emporium, and it has a popular café that never loses its charm. You might also be pleased to learn that there is a monthly farmers’ market with plenty of homemade and locally produced fare to add to your pantry. However, for a more extended range of shopping opportunities, Milton Keynes is very conveniently just a few miles drive and easy to get to.

Obviously, one of the biggest highlights in the area is Silverstone Circuit, which hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix and Moto GP. These events are a boon to Towcester and the surrounding villages, and enable some wonderful small business, pubs, and restaurants to thrive to the benefit of all who live in the area. And if you are one to relish a relaxing spa day, Whittlebury Park is just ten minutes’ drive from the centre of town.

For those who enjoy a roam around beautiful gardens Stowe House & Gardens and Canons Ashby Manor House all offer some gorgeous sights to enjoy.

And then there is the countryside. If you love a stroll in a forest, an amble along a country path, or a wander along a tow path… Towcester offers it on your doorstep. The waterways network in the area is very popular and well maintained, and I would point you towards Stoke Bruerne and Weedon for those with an interest in the canals. And if you have a penchant for longer trips on foot, The Midshires, Grafton, and Knightly Way footpaths should go on your to-do list.

Just north of Towcester, near Blisworth and Milton Malsor, a major rail freight interchange has been built, bringing modern infrastructure and jobs to the area, with a further scheme nearby still working through planning. The HS2 route also passes through this part of the county, closer to Brackley.

As your Buying Agent, I can help you understand what any of this means in practice for a specific property or village, so you can weigh it up clearly rather than worry in the abstract.