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Eye (Peterborough) vs Oundle

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Eye (peterborough) wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Oundle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eye (peterborough) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Eye (Peterborough)

£385,160

Oundle

£388,858

Crime Rate

Eye (Peterborough)

104.8

Oundle

75.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Eye (Peterborough)

100.0%

Oundle

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Eye (Peterborough)

335.7

Oundle

372.2

EPC Rating

Eye (Peterborough)

71

Oundle

72.8

Median Income

Eye (Peterborough)

£29,751

Oundle

£31,375

At £385,160, Eye (peterborough) undercuts Oundle (£388,858) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Eye (peterborough) is a terraced at £216,256, while in Oundle it is a flat at £185,083.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Oundle (£289,389 vs £216,256).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 29%.

Residents of Oundle experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.2 per 1,000 versus 104.8 per 1,000 in Eye (peterborough). The most common crime category in Eye (peterborough) 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.

Of the 1 schools in Eye (peterborough), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Oundle, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 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.

MetricEye (Peterborough)Oundle
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Oundle averages 372.2 Mbps – ahead of Eye (peterborough)'s 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Eye (peterborough) and 94.3% in Oundle. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Eye (peterborough) and 70.3% in Oundle.

Oundle is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (372 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Oundle leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Eye (peterborough) averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Eye (peterborough) and £1,106 in Oundle. 64.5% of homes in Eye (peterborough) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.5% in Oundle.

Oundle has more energy-efficient housing — 70.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,375 in Oundle and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 44.1 in Eye (peterborough) and 41.9 in Oundle. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Eye (peterborough) versus 63.2% in Oundle. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Eye (peterborough) and 61.2% in Oundle.

IndicatorEye (Peterborough)Oundle
Population5,4196,252
Median Age44.141.9
Median Household Income£29,750.7£31,375
Employment Rate58.5%61.2%
Owner Occupied64.5%63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%28.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Eye (peterborough) and Oundle?
Eye (peterborough) and Oundle are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Eye (peterborough) or Oundle?
Eye (peterborough) is cheaper, with an average house price of £385,160.
Is Eye (peterborough) or Oundle safer?
Oundle has the lower crime rate at 75.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Eye (peterborough) or Oundle?
Eye (peterborough) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Eye (peterborough) or Oundle?
Oundle has faster average broadband at 372.2 Mbps.

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