Old School Avenue, Oundle, Peterborough
House prices, sold prices and local information for PE8 4BF.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Old School Avenue, Oundle, Peterborough have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Mar 2017. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £510,714. Average sale prices rose from £381,000 in 2016 to £642,500 in 2017 (+69%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 58% detached, 25% flat, 17% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Old School Avenue range from £275,000 to £745,000. 64% of homes sold here were freehold and 36% leasehold.
House prices on Old School Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Old School Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PE8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 64% freehold and 36% leasehold across 14 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £510,714 | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Flat | 3 | £281,667 | 31 Oct 2016 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £337,500 | 22 Jun 2016 |
Sold prices on Old School Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, Herne Lodge, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 29 May 2020 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 17 Mar 2017 | £745,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 20 Jan 2017 | £540,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Herne Lodge, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 31 Oct 2016 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Herne Lodge, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 28 Oct 2016 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Herne Lodge, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 21 Oct 2016 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Herne Lodge, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 14 Oct 2016 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 31 Aug 2016 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 22 Jun 2016 | £330,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 3 Jun 2016 | £625,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 22 Apr 2016 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 15 Apr 2016 | £345,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 31 Mar 2016 | £340,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Old School Avenue PE8 4BF | 16 Mar 2016 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, Herne Lodge, Old School Avenue | £275,000 (Oct 2016) → £235,000 (May 2020) | -15% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Old School Avenue
Crime
48 crimes were reported within about a mile of Old School Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Old School Avenue is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Welland Valley Flood alert area
- Welland tributaries Flood alert area
- Middle Nene Flood alert area
- Harpers Brook and Willow Brook Flood alert area
- Minor Tributaries of the Nene in Northamptonshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Old School Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laxton Junior School 251 pupils | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Prince William School 1,416 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oundle School 1,163 pupils | Other independent school | 10–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oundle Church of England Primary School 387 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Polebrook Church of England Primary School 70 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Glapthorn Church of England Primary School 83 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Co-op Store (before, St Osyths Lane) 3 min walk
- Old Town Hall (after, North Street) 4 min walk
- Old Town Hall (after, Market Place) 4 min walk
- Prince William School (after, Herne Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Oundle
The Surgery, Glapthorn Road, Peterborough · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Oundle · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Oundle Express · 0.2 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Oundle · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Oundle Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Townley House Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- 5 West Street [dental Practice] · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 526 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,049 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Northamptonshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Old School Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 90.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 3.1% |
Religion
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 36% | 42.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 84.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.2% | 15.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.1% | 26.7% |
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 19.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.9% | 16.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.1% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.5% | 11.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 46.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.6% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.9% | 32% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.6% | 16% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.9% | 11.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Northamptonshire.
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