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About

Barleythorpe ward lies on the western edge of Oakham, encompassing the suburban neighbourhood of Barleythorpe itself and extending into the surrounding rural landscape. The area includes modern housing estates alongside older properties, with the A606 road forming a key route through it. The ward's boundaries stretch out to include farmland and the grounds of the former Barleythorpe Hall, blending residential and agricultural land use.

A notable feature is the Rutland Railway Museum, located on the site of the old Ashwell station, which preserves the county's rail heritage. The landscape is characterised by open fields and hedgerows, with public footpaths providing access into the countryside. The ward functions largely as a residential area for Oakham, with local services centred on a small parade of shops.

Area overview

On average Barleythorpe has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barleythorpe is £57,281 per year. The median sale price in Barleythorpe is £250,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £211,250 and £322,500. There are 1 schools in Barleythorpe: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barleythorpe is home to around 2,934 people, with a population density of about 729.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barleythorpe Population
2,934
Population density
729.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.88(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.34(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(+15%)
Other theft
7.84(+38%)
Public order
6.82(-1%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,655
90.52%
Other White
102
3.48%
Indian
30
1.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.82%
Other
22
0.75%
Total population: 2,933

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
892
39.54%
Level 3 (A level)
480
21.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
331
14.67%
No qualifications
208
9.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
188
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 2,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
470
39.33%
Owns outright
309
25.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
235
19.67%
Other social rented
104
8.7%
Shared ownership
39
3.26%
Total households: 1,195

Property prices in Barleythorpe

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £285
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £211K – £323K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Barleythorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barleythorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£418,000£299
Semi-Detached15£245,000£290
Terraced21£235,000£281
Flats9£140,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barleythorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,995£124,995£192,998£218,500
2017£302,500£125,995£206,995£192,248
2018£359,320£224,950£207,500£192,500
2019£286,498£150,000£202,000£200,995
2020£340,000£135,000£208,995£189,000
2021£365,000£148,750£225,000£210,000
2022£400,000£166,248£235,000£242,500
2023£359,500£163,475£270,000£241,950
2024£385,250£171,000£260,000£290,000
2025£400,000£150,000£257,500£249,000
2026£418,000£135,000£258,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£240£241£223
2017£232£254£240£236
2018£257£376£245£239
2019£260£279£261£252
2020£255£245£271£264
2021£271£241£264£254
2022£302£269£300£295
2023£302£276£290£268
2024£286£281£300£264
2025£295£259£288£277
2026£318£236£317£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barleythorpe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rutland district.

Band A£1,825
Band B£2,129
Band C£2,433
Band D£2,738
Band E£3,346
Band F£3,954
Band G£4,563
Band H£5,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Barleythorpe ward.

Local councillors

Andrew William Nixon Dinsmore

Barleythorpe - Elected 24 Jul 2025

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Barleythorpe

Is Barleythorpe safe?

Barleythorpe records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barleythorpe?

The median sale price in Barleythorpe is £250,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barleythorpe?

Barleythorpe has 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Barleythorpe?

Barleythorpe scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barleythorpe sits around rank 28,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barleythorpe?

The average household income in Barleythorpe is around £57,281 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Barleythorpe?

Barleythorpe is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrew William Nixon Dinsmore (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Barleythorpe

LE157GG

Farrer Way

LE157QL

Kempton Drive

LE157FS

Hackamore Way

LE157FW

Maresfield Road

LE157WP

Maresfield Road

LE156RL

College Close

LE157GS

Ostlers Drive

LE157UE

Bracken Close

LE157UN

Cornflower Crescent

LE157GH

Saddlers Court

LE157TT

Chepstow Court

LE157JA

Haydock Avenue

LE156RF

Lands End Way

LE157GR

Ostlers Drive

LE157TQ

Lingfield

LE157TF

Racecourse Road

LE157SW

Halter Close

LE157UZ

Barleythorpe Mews

LE156QJ

Barleythorpe Road

LE157FZ

Barleythorpe

LE157WJ

Snape Passage

LE157FX

Pelham Court

LE157WG

Tidemill Place

LE157LF

Hetterley Drive

LE157WH

Mistley Close

LE157GJ

Grooms Close

LE157UG

Blackthorn Drive

LE157WA

Stud Road

LE157QH

Ashwell Road

LE157TN

Stud Road

LE157GP

Pelham Court

LE157UW

Brocklebank Road

LE157UA

Bramble Close

LE157EQ

Pasture Lane

LE157GQ

Ostlers Drive

LE157FU

Sandown Close

LE157WD

Barleythorpe

LE157TH

Martingale Mews

LE157UP

Mulberry Close

LE157UU

Gretton Street

LE157WL

Holbrook Way

LE157UQ

Maresfield Road

LE157TD

Blacksmiths Avenue

LE157XD

Barleythorpe

LE157TG

Bridle Close

LE157GB

Coltsfoot Close

LE157WN

Bosal Way

LE157TR

Aintree Avenue

LE156GE

Prince George Avenue

LE157GU

Paddock Avenue

LE157US

Panniers Way

LE157XA

Panniers Way

LE157UL

Blackberry Close

LE157EE

Main Road

LE157WE

Tollesbury Avenue

LE156FT

Ellingworth Close

LE157UH

Primrose Close

LE157TW

Showground Way

LE157WF

Blackwater Road

LE156RQ

Mallard Court

LE156GL

Barleythorpe Road

LE157UR

Hornbeam Crescent

LE157TE

Goodwood Road

LE157FD

Clock House Court

LE157UY

Stableyard Close

LE157UB

Hawthorn Close

LE157GD

Stud Road

LE157TZ

Haybarn Close

LE157EG

Manor Lane

LE156GJ

Edwards Way

LE157UD

Wheatfield Way

LE157UF

Alder Close

LE156RP

Huntsmans Drive

LE157UJ

Briar Close

LE157GL

Horseshoe Close

LE157TS

Ascot Close