Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Oundle

A snapshot of life in Oundle, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Oundle is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 6,252. The average house price is £388,858 and the overall crime rate is 75.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Oundle ranks

Population

6,252

Avg House Price

£388,858

Crime Rate

75.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

372 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,375

Median Age

41.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Oundle's detached homes (£454,892) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£185,083).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Oundle prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£302,103 → £388,858).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£454,892	£435,000	63
Semi-Detached	£295,640	£285,000	25
Terraced	£289,389	£261,750	18
Flat	£185,083	£173,750	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Oundle is 75.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Oundle: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Oundle Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Prince William School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Oundle averages 372 Mbps — 272% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Oundle homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 70.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.8
% Rated C or Above	70.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,106

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,252
Median Age	41.9
Median Household Income	£31,375
Employment Rate	61.2%
Owner Occupied	63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Oundle?

The average house price in Oundle is £388,858 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Oundle?

The most affordable entry point in Oundle is a flat, with an average price of £185,083.

Is Oundle a safe place to live?

Oundle has a recorded crime rate of 75.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Oundle?

Oundle has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Oundle?

Average broadband download speeds in Oundle are around 372 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.3% of premises.

How big is Oundle?

Oundle is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 6,252.

Most compared with

How does Oundle stack up against its neighbours?

Burton Latimer

Oundle

House price: £276,021 · £388,858
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75.2
Distance: 12.2 mi

Corby

Oundle

House price: £241,285 · £388,858
Crime rate: 75.3 · 75.2
Distance: 9.6 mi

Eye (Peterborough)

Oundle

House price: £385,160 · £388,858
Crime rate: 104.8 · 75.2
Distance: 14.6 mi

Finedon

Oundle

House price: £242,391 · £388,858
Crime rate: 75.3 · 75.2
Distance: 12.7 mi

Higham Ferrers

Oundle

House price: £311,873 · £388,858
Crime rate: 75.4 · 75.2
Distance: 13.3 mi

Irthlingborough

Oundle

House price: £239,943 · £388,858
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75.2
Distance: 12.5 mi

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