Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

MARKET PLACE, PE8 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, PE8 4BQ.

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Population

179

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PE8 4BQ 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE8 4BQ — age 44, 35% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE8 4BQ 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00172247 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE8 4BQ. 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

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE8 4BQ has low crime rates — 33 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.

Anti-social behaviour34
Violence and sexual offences29
Public order15
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Prince William School

Good1236 pupils0.4 km
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Oundle Church of England Primary School

Outstanding379 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Hotel0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Chinatown Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Greedy Piglet0.3 km
  • Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd0.0 km
  • Dexters Of Oundle Ltd.0.0 km
  • Tap & Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.0 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Eastern Spices0.3 km
  • New Yangtze River Takeaway0.2 km
  • The Blue Marlin0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Amps Fine Wines0.0 km
  • Amps Fine Wines0.8 km
  • Boots0.0 km
  • Trendalls Ltd0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corby15.0 km
  • Peterborough18.1 km
  • Stamford18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Town Hall0.1 km
  • New Street0.1 km
  • Old Town Hall0.1 km
  • Co-op Store0.1 km
  • Primary School0.3 km