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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 2 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
66
Deprivation level
5/10
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
37.83(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.63(-17%)
Shoplifting
7.84(-12%)
Public order
6.82(-2%)
Other theft
6.82(+18%)
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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Barleythorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barleythorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£400,000
Flats9£191,950
Semi-Detached22£262,500
Terraced14£276,000

10 years median price trend in Barleythorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.

All postcodes in Barleythorpe

LE157GB

Coltsfoot Close

LE157JA

Haydock Avenue

LE157FU

Sandown Close

LE157WH

Mistley Close

LE157TZ

Haybarn Close

LE157GR

Ostlers Drive

LE157UG

Blackthorn Drive

LE157EG

Manor Lane

LE157TS

Ascot Close

LE157WP

Maresfield Road

LE157GS

Ostlers Drive

LE157WD

Barleythorpe

LE157FX

Pelham Court

LE157GP

Pelham Court

LE157WA

Stud Road

LE156QJ

Barleythorpe Road

LE157UE

Bracken Close

LE157UP

Mulberry Close

LE156RL

College Close

LE156GJ

Edwards Way

LE157WJ

Snape Passage

LE157GU

Paddock Avenue

LE157UD

Wheatfield Way

LE157GQ

Ostlers Drive

LE157GJ

Grooms Close

LE157UJ

Briar Close

LE157UL

Blackberry Close

LE157EE

Main Road

LE157TR

Aintree Avenue

LE157TN

Stud Road

LE157UH

Primrose Close

LE157LF

Hetterley Drive

LE157SW

Halter Close

LE157WG

Tidemill Place

LE157FZ

Barleythorpe

LE157TW

Showground Way

LE157US

Panniers Way

LE156GE

Prince George Avenue

LE157UU

Gretton Street

LE157TG

Bridle Close

LE157UQ

Maresfield Road

LE157UB

Hawthorn Close

LE157UN

Cornflower Crescent

LE157FS

Hackamore Way

LE156RF

Lands End Way

LE157GD

Stud Road

LE157UY

Stableyard Close

LE157TD

Blacksmiths Avenue

LE157XA

Panniers Way

LE157GH

Saddlers Court

LE156FT

Ellingworth Close

LE157TT

Chepstow Court

LE157UZ

Barleythorpe Mews

LE157UA

Bramble Close

LE157TF

Racecourse Road

LE157QL

Kempton Drive

LE157UR

Hornbeam Crescent

LE157FD

Clock House Court

LE157GG

Farrer Way

LE157QH

Ashwell Road

LE157TQ

Lingfield

LE156RQ

Mallard Court

LE157WF

Blackwater Road

LE157EQ

Pasture Lane

LE157UW

Brocklebank Road

LE157UF

Alder Close

LE157TE

Goodwood Road

LE156GL

Barleythorpe Road

LE157WN

Bosal Way

LE156RP

Huntsmans Drive

LE157GL

Horseshoe Close

LE157TH

Martingale Mews

LE157WE

Tollesbury Avenue

LE157WL

Holbrook Way

LE157FW

Maresfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.