Finedon vs Oundle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Finedon offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Oundle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Finedon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Finedon
£242,391
Oundle
£388,858
Crime Rate
Finedon
75.3
Oundle
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Finedon
100.0%
Oundle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Finedon
451
Oundle
372.2
EPC Rating
Finedon
73.5
Oundle
72.8
Median Income
Finedon
£31,402
Oundle
£31,375
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Finedon is £242,391, which is 38% less than Oundle at £388,858. The most affordable entry point in Finedon is a flat at £113,332, while in Oundle it is a flat at £185,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Oundle (£185,083 vs £113,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oundle prices grew faster — 29% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Oundle (75.2 per 1,000) compared to Finedon (75.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Finedon 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 MidlandsFinedon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Oundle. Finedon has 2 schools in total, while Oundle has 2.
Finedon 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 | Finedon | Oundle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Finedon offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 372.2 Mbps in Oundle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Finedon and 94.3% in Oundle. Gigabit availability stands at 88.8% in Finedon and 70.3% in Oundle.
Finedon is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (451 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Finedon 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 Finedon and £1,106 in Oundle. 71.3% of homes in Finedon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.5% in Oundle.
Finedon 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 Finedon and £31,375 in Oundle. The median age is 42.4 in Finedon and 41.9 in Oundle. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Finedon and 61.2% in Oundle. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Finedon versus 63.2% in Oundle.
| Indicator | Finedon | Oundle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,554 | 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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