Town Pop. 6,152

Living in Oundle: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oundle comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 82/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Oundle places 2nd of 14 in the PE8 postcode district.

It scores 12 points above the PE8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. Its broadband score runs 38 points above the PE8 district's 44/100. Safety (90) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE8 postcode district.

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Oundle scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 118 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 114 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 29 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Danford Close 24 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 19 crimes
  3. 3 St Wilfrids Road 19 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 24
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 25
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Oundle Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Prince William SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital10.2 mi
Kettering General Hospital12.1 mi
Northampton General Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,328 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
82
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 167 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2%Retired29.2%Student8.9%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership68%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Corby 9.1 mi
Peterborough 11.2 mi
Stamford 11.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 46
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £342,000 35
Detached £401,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£231k £332k £436k £537k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Glapthorn 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Polebrook 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barnwell 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodnewton 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Nassington 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
King's Cliffe 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Great Gidding 25 6.0 mi away ⇄
Brigstock 30 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oundle a nice place to live?

Oundle is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oundle is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Oundle?

Oundle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 386 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oundle?

Among the top-rated schools in Oundle are Oundle Church of England Primary School and Prince William School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Oundle in total.

What are house prices like in Oundle?

The current median house price in Oundle is £342,000, around 20% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £401,000. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Oundle in context

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Postcode districts in Oundle

PE8 40 ⇄

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