Burton Latimer vs Oundle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burton Latimer is about 29% cheaper on average. Oundle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burton Latimer edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burton Latimer
£276,021
Oundle
£388,858
Crime Rate
Burton Latimer
98.6
Oundle
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burton Latimer
100.0%
Oundle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burton Latimer
468
Oundle
372.2
EPC Rating
Burton Latimer
73.5
Oundle
72.8
Median Income
Burton Latimer
£31,402
Oundle
£31,375
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Burton Latimer more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,021 versus £388,858 in Oundle. The most affordable entry point in Burton Latimer is a flat at £138,000, while in Oundle it is a flat at £185,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Oundle (£289,389 vs £205,241).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burton Latimer prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Oundle (75.2 per 1,000) compared to Burton Latimer (98.6 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Burton Latimer is violent-crime, while in Oundle it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Burton Latimer: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Oundle.
Burton Latimer School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oundle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burton Latimer | Oundle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burton Latimer enjoy 468.0 Mbps on average, while Oundle lags behind at 372.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Burton Latimer and 94.3% in Oundle. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Burton Latimer and 70.3% in Oundle.
Burton Latimer is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (468 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burton Latimer is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Oundle's band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Burton Latimer and £1,106 in Oundle. 71.3% of homes in Burton Latimer have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.5% in Oundle.
Burton Latimer has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 70.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burton Latimer has a population of 10,440 while Oundle has 6,252. Median household income is £31,402 in Burton Latimer and £31,375 in Oundle. The median age is 42.4 in Burton Latimer and 41.9 in Oundle. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Burton Latimer and 61.2% in Oundle.
| Indicator | Burton Latimer | Oundle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,440 | 6,252 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,402 | £31,375 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 28.8% |
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