Corby vs Oundle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Corby offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Oundle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Oundle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Corby
£241,285
Oundle
£388,858
Crime Rate
Corby
75.3
Oundle
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Corby
94.4%
Oundle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Corby
428.6
Oundle
372.2
EPC Rating
Corby
73.5
Oundle
72.8
Median Income
Corby
£31,402
Oundle
£31,375
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Corby is £241,285, which is 38% less than Oundle at £388,858. The most affordable entry point in Corby is a flat at £138,527, while in Oundle it is a flat at £185,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Oundle (£289,389 vs £196,431).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Corby prices grew faster — 39% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 75.2 offences per 1,000 people, Oundle is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Corby's 75.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Corby 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 MidlandsOundle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 94.4% in Corby. Corby has 23 schools in total, while Oundle has 2.
Corby School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) 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 | Corby | Oundle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Corby offers faster average downloads at 428.6 Mbps, compared to 372.2 Mbps in Oundle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Corby and 94.3% in Oundle. Gigabit availability stands at 83.1% in Corby and 70.3% in Oundle.
Corby is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (429 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Corby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Oundle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Corby and £1,106 in Oundle. 71.3% of homes in Corby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.5% in Oundle.
Corby has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 70.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,402 in Corby and £31,375 in Oundle. The median age is 42.4 in Corby and 41.9 in Oundle. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Corby and 61.2% in Oundle. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Corby versus 63.2% in Oundle.
| Indicator | Corby | Oundle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,798 | 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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