PE8 4BA is a sought-after residential area on Market Place, 0.1km from Oundle in Oundle. Administratively it sits within Oundle ward and the Corby constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PE8 4BA offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PE8 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00172247 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, PE8 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, PE8 4BA.
179
44
£ 49,200 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE8 4BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE8 4BA spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE8 4BA. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE8 4BA has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prince William School
Oundle Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Oundle Rugby Club0.9 km
- The Rose And Crown0.0 km
- The Ship Inn0.2 km
- The Stahl Theatre At Oundle School0.3 km
- The Talbot Hotel0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Chinatown Restaurant0.0 km
- The Greedy Piglet0.2 km
- Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd0.0 km
- Dexters Of Oundle Ltd.0.0 km
- Tap & Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.0 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Eastern Spices0.3 km
- New Yangtze River Takeaway0.2 km
- The Blue Marlin0.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Amps Fine Wines0.0 km
- Amps Fine Wines0.7 km
- Boots0.0 km
- Trendalls Ltd0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corby15.0 km
- Peterborough18.1 km
- Stamford18.5 km
Bus Stops
- Old Town Hall0.1 km
- New Street0.1 km
- Old Town Hall0.1 km
- Co-op Store0.2 km
- Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE84BA · Data under Open Government Licence