Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Raunds

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

At a glance

Raunds is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 10,231. The average house price is £329,908 and the overall crime rate is 97.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Raunds ranks

Population

10,231

Avg House Price

£329,908

Crime Rate

97.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

451 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,402

Median Age

42.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Raunds's detached homes (£350,914) command roughly 1.9× the price of a flat (£181,562).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Raunds prices have fallen 9% over the last 9 years (£361,722 → £329,908).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£350,914	£335,000	58
Semi-Detached	£246,361	£240,000	63
Terraced	£210,920	£210,000	38
Flat	£181,562	£195,000	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Raunds is 97.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	66.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Manor School	Secondary	Inadequate
Raunds Park Infant School	Primary	Good
St Peter's Church of England Academy	Primary	Good
Windmill Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Raunds averages 451 Mbps — 351% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Raunds homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.5
% Rated C or Above	71.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,082

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,231
Median Age	42.4
Median Household Income	£31,402
Employment Rate	61.8%
Owner Occupied	65%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Raunds?

The average house price in Raunds is £329,908 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Raunds is a flat, with an average price of £181,562.

Is Raunds a safe place to live?

Raunds has a recorded crime rate of 97.3 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 Raunds?

Raunds has 4 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Raunds?

Average broadband download speeds in Raunds are around 451 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.4% of premises.

How big is Raunds?

Raunds is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 10,231.

Most compared with

How does Raunds stack up against its neighbours?

Bedford

Raunds

House price: £432,760 · £329,908
Crime rate: 77.7 · 97.3
Distance: 14.5 mi

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Raunds

House price: £362,938 · £329,908
Crime rate: 57.1 · 97.3
Distance: 13.1 mi

Bromham (Bedford)

Raunds

House price: £478,315 · £329,908
Crime rate: 77.6 · 97.3
Distance: 13.7 mi

Burton Latimer

Raunds

House price: £276,021 · £329,908
Crime rate: 98.6 · 97.3
Distance: 6.1 mi

Clapham (Bedford)

Raunds

House price: £500,968 · £329,908
Crime rate: 77.5 · 97.3
Distance: 12.5 mi

Corby

Raunds

House price: £241,285 · £329,908
Crime rate: 75.3 · 97.3
Distance: 12.1 mi

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