Oundle
Parish in North Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.484, -0.476 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 03 88 |
| Population: | 5,735 |
| Dialling code: | 01832 (Clopton) |
Oundle is a compact historic market town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, sited on the banks of the River Nene. Its attractive streets and stone buildings reflect a long history as a coaching and trading centre, with a lively Market Place and narrow lanes that sit within a well‑protected conservation area. The surrounding Nene valley and agricultural land give the town a strong rural feel while keeping it within easy reach of Peterborough and the wider East Midlands transport network.
Culture and economy in Oundle are shaped by a mix of traditional trades, local services and education: the presence of the large independent Oundle School supplies a notable cultural and employment influence, and the town hosts festivals, music events and regular markets that draw visitors from across the region. Historic landmarks, small specialist shops, independent cafés and a strong community life give the town a character that balances heritage with an active contemporary social scene.
Postcode districts covering Oundle
Most populated places nearby
- Northampton 24.3 miles
- Peterborough 10.9 miles
- Bedford 23.9 miles
- Kettering 11.4 miles
- Kettering Town 11.6 miles
- Corby 8.8 miles
- Wellingborough 15.6 miles
- Rushden 14.6 miles
- Spalding 24.7 miles
- Huntingdon 15.9 miles
- Market Harborough 18.7 miles
- March 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Oundle Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Cotterstock Parish 1.4 miles
- Glapthorn Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Stoke Doyle Parish 1.5 miles
- Ashton Parish 1.7 miles
- Tansor Parish 2.2 miles
- Polebrook Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Barnwell Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Lilford-cum-Wigsthorpe Parish 2.9 miles
- Warmington Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Benefield Parish 3.2 miles
- Wadenhoe Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Oundle
PE8 4QB, PE8 4EG, PE8 4DU, PE8 4EY, PE8 4JR, PE8 4BW, PE8 4LU, PE8 4LX, PE8 4QA … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 42.3 miles
- East Midlands Airport 43 miles
- Corby Railway Station 8.9 miles
- Stamford Railway Station 11.3 miles
Hotels near Oundle Ad
- The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough 4 0.4 miles
- The Swallows Rest Bed & Breakfast 3 6 miles
- The Haycock Manor Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- The Bell Inn Hotel, Stilton, Cambridgeshire 4 7.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Peterborough 3 7.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Corby - Kettering A43 4 8 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough 4 7.9 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3 9.9 miles
- Days Inn Peterborough 3 7.4 miles
- The Sibson Inn Hotel 4 6.8 miles
Schools in Oundle
- Laxton Junior School Independent - primary
- Oundle C of E Primary School Primary
- Oundle School Independent - all ages
- Prince William School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 3.7 miles
- Walcot Hall Estate 4 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 7.5 miles
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 10.7 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 11 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.2 miles
- London Road Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 11.4 miles
- Rockingham Road Stadium 11.7 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 11.9 miles
- Nene Park Stadium 12 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles