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About

Cottesmore ward encompasses the village of Cottesmore and the smaller settlement of Market Overton, situated in the north of Rutland. The area is characterised by its rural landscape of farmland and the historic limestone buildings found in its villages. The local economy has traditional connections to agriculture and the nearby Ministry of Defence establishment.

A notable local landmark is the 14th-century St Nicholas' Church in Cottesmore, built from the area's distinctive ironstone. The ward's geography includes part of the Vale of Catmose, with open countryside and quiet country lanes defining much of its surroundings. Community life centres around local amenities including schools, shops, and village halls in the main settlements.

Area overview

On average Cottesmore has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cottesmore is £68,567 per year. There are 2 schools in Cottesmore: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cottesmore is home to around 3,648 people, with a population density of about 169.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cottesmore Population
3,648
Population density
169 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.14(-70%)
Other theft
2.19(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.92(-88%)
Vehicle crime
1.64(-61%)
Other crime
1.64(-28%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,116
85.42%
African
120
3.29%
Caribbean
99
2.71%
Other White
68
1.86%
Other Asian
42
1.15%
Total population: 3,648

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
900
29.97%
Level 3 (A level)
643
21.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
495
16.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
323
10.76%
No qualifications
320
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 3,003

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
384
35.42%
Owns with a mortgage
254
23.43%
Other forms of private rent
225
20.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
108
9.96%
Other social rented
89
8.21%
Total households: 1,084

Property prices in Cottesmore

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £340,540 in Cottesmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,625 up to £1,165,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cottesmore 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 Cottesmore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£548,000
Flats1£115,625
Semi-Detached5£293,000

10 years median price trend in Cottesmore

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

All postcodes in Cottesmore

LE157BH

Whaddon Chase

LE157AP

Devon Walk

LE157DH

Main Street

LE157DT

Westland Road

LE157PQ

Berrybushes

LE157PY

The Finches

LE157DF

Heath Drive

LE157PL

Main Street

LE157GF

Lilac Way

LE157DN

Nether Close

LE157PP

Thistleton Road

LE157AD

Beaufort Road

LE157BN

Burley Road

LE157BT

Harrier Close

LE157PF

Main Street

LE157BY

Austhorp Grove

LE157DG

The Leas

LE157AR

Oakley Road

LE157DP

Toll Bar

LE157AG

Blankney Road

LE157PU

Cordle Way

LE157DY

Cresswell Drive

LE157DE

Hall Close

LE157DX

Cottesmore

LE157PD

Woodhead Close

LE157TJ

Jubilee Gardens

LE157PX

The Limes

LE157QE

Lawrence Close

LE157AY

Ledbury Walk

LE157AU

Hambledon Crescent

LE157PE

Main Street

LE157AN

Rogue's Lane

LE157PT

Spring Close

LE157DW

Clatterpot Lane

LE157BU

Debdale

LE157NB

Quorn Crescent

LE157BB

Bedale Street

LE157DU

Sheep Dyke

LE157DZ

The Pastures

LE157PJ

Fountains Row

LE157PR

Church Lane

LE157LY

Belvoir Square

LE157AW

Cottesmore

LE157PS

Kings Close

LE157AT

Garth Street

LE157AE

Bedale Street

LE157BA

Cottesmore Road

LE157DA

Exton Road

LE157DB

Greetham Road

LE157BG

Devon Walk

LE157DL

Mill Lane

LE157DJ

Main Street

LE157DS

Westland Road

LE157AQ

Burghley Circle

LE157BL

Blankney Road

LE157BE

Cottesmore Road

LE157FG

Walker Close

LE157AZ

Oakley Road

LE157DR

Wenton Close

LE157BX

Ashwell Road

LE157PW

Teigh Road

LE157AJ

Beaufort Road

LE157BQ

Cottesmore Road

LE157FF

Ashwell Road

LE157BP

The Spinney

LE157BZ

Burley Road

LE157TP

Ironstone Lane

LE157ND

Pytchley Close

LE157DD

Greetham Road

LE157PN

Pinfold Lane

LE157AF

Bedale Street

LE157BW

St Nicholas Court

LE157TL

Old Hall Mews

LE157LZ

Belvoir Square

LE157AH

Cotley Crescent

LE157PG

Market Overton Road

LE157AS

Fitzwilliam Walk

LE157DQ

Long Meadow Way

LE157PH

Bowling Green Lane

Data Sources

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