Higham Ferrers vs Oundle

At £311,873, Higham Ferrers undercuts Oundle (£388,858) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Higham Ferrers is a flat at £169,000, while in Oundle it is a flat at £185,083.

Residents of Oundle experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.2 per 1,000 versus 75.4 per 1,000 in Higham Ferrers. The most common crime category in Higham Ferrers 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 4 schools in Higham Ferrers, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Oundle, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Higham Ferrers averages 486.0 Mbps – ahead of Oundle's 372.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Higham Ferrers and 94.3% in Oundle. Gigabit availability stands at 96.6% in Higham Ferrers and 70.3% in Oundle.

→Higham Ferrers is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (486 vs 372 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Oundle leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Higham Ferrers averages 72.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,096 in Higham Ferrers and £1,106 in Oundle. 69.9% of homes in Higham Ferrers 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 69.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,409 in Higham Ferrers and £31,375 in Oundle. The median age is 42 in Higham Ferrers and 41.9 in Oundle. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Higham Ferrers versus 63.2% in Oundle. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Higham Ferrers and 61.2% in Oundle.

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