Town comparison
Market Deeping vs Oundle
Which is better to live in? 15.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Market Deeping is about 20% cheaper on average. Market Deeping has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Market Deeping edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Market Deeping
£311,631
Oundle
£388,858
Crime Rate
Market Deeping
52.6
Oundle
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Market Deeping
100.0%
Oundle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Market Deeping
335.7
Oundle
372.2
EPC Rating
Market Deeping
71
Oundle
72.8
Median Income
Market Deeping
£29,751
Oundle
£31,375
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Market Deeping is £311,631, which is 20% less than Oundle at £388,858. The most affordable entry point in Market Deeping is a terraced at £201,833, while in Oundle it is a flat at £185,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Oundle (£289,389 vs £201,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oundle prices grew faster — 29% vs -20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Market Deeping (52.6 per 1,000) compared to Oundle (75.2 per 1,000), a 43% difference. The most common crime category in Market Deeping 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 MidlandsMarket Deeping has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Oundle. Market Deeping has 2 schools in total, while Oundle has 2.
Market Deeping 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 | Market Deeping | Oundle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Oundle offers faster average downloads at 372.2 Mbps, compared to 335.7 Mbps in Market Deeping. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Market Deeping and 94.3% in Oundle. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Market Deeping 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
Homes in Oundle are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Market Deeping. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Market Deeping and £1,106 in Oundle. 64.5% of homes in Market Deeping 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 Market Deeping. The median age is 44.1 in Market Deeping and 41.9 in Oundle. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Market Deeping and 61.2% in Oundle. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Market Deeping versus 63.2% in Oundle.
| Indicator | Market Deeping | Oundle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,238 | 6,252 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £31,375 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 28.8% |
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