PE8 4BF is a sought-after residential area on Old School Avenue, 0.4km from Oundle in Oundle. Administratively it sits within Oundle ward and the Corby constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE8, PE8 4BF offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, down 15.3% year-on-year. 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 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00137577 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD SCHOOL AVENUE, PE8 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SCHOOL AVENUE, PE8 4BF.
344
50
£ 49,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE8 4BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PE8 4BF's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £405k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £405k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE8 4BF. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 280,000
9 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Detached
£ 550,000
6 sales · Mean £ 592,500
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
6 sales · Mean £ 404,158
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE8 4BF has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prince William School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Chinatown Restaurant0.4 km
- The Greedy Piglet0.4 km
- Cookies Bakers & Confectioners Ltd0.4 km
- Dexters Of Oundle Ltd.0.4 km
- Tap & Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Eastern Spices0.7 km
- New Yangtze River Takeaway0.6 km
- The Blue Marlin0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Rose And Crown0.4 km
- The Ship Inn0.6 km
- The Stahl Theatre At Oundle School0.7 km
- The Talbot Hotel0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Amps Fine Wines0.4 km
- Amps Fine Wines0.9 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Trendalls Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corby15.3 km
- Peterborough17.9 km
- Stamford18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Co-op Store0.2 km
- Old Town Hall0.3 km
- Old Town Hall0.3 km
- Prince William School0.3 km
- New Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE84BF · Data under Open Government Licence