The locality is part of the Greens Norton parish, a small community just over a mile north‑west of Towcester. It is known for the Allen Clark Research Centre, a solid‑state physics optoelectronics facility that was operated by the Plessey company.
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Caswell, situated within the Greens Norton parish, lies just over a mile (1.6 km) north‑west of Towcester in Northamptonshire. At the 2011 census the parish, which includes Caswell and Duncote, had a population of 1,526, indicating a small, close‑knit community. The area is notable for the Allen Clark Research Centre, a solid‑state physics optoelectronics research facility that was part of the Plessey company. This centre highlights the locality’s historical link to scientific research and industry. Residents benefit from being in a rural setting while still having access to the amenities of the nearby town of Towcester, and the postal district NN 12 places the area within the broader Northamptonshire region.