Living in Oundle
Oundle is a small town in Northamptonshire.
Oundle is a small town. It is known for its strong high street and riverfront. It is 69 miles north…
Where is Oundle?
- Type of place
- Town
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Nation
- England
Oundle is in the ceremonial county of Northamptonshire, but local services are run by North Northamptonshire.
Oundle at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £343k (median of 318 sales across the built-up area)
What Oundle is known for
- Strong high street
- Riverfront
Frequently asked questions
What is Oundle like to live in?
Oundle is a small town. It is known for its strong high street and riverfront. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 147.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Oundle is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is pricey for the region.
What is Oundle known for?
Oundle is known for strong high street, riverfront.
Is Oundle good for families?
Families in Oundle have 2 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 147.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Oundle is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Oundle likely to suit?
Oundle may suit people who value 2 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Oundle?
Schools here perform strongly. Oundle has 2 rated schools within reach.
Is Oundle a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 147.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Oundle is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Oundle?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Oundle?
Homes in Oundle typically sell for around £343k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 318 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Oundle?
Oundle is a small town in Northamptonshire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.