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Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham

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About

Market Overton, Cottesmore and Empingham form a rural area in northern Rutland, characterised by agricultural land and historic limestone villages. The landscape is dominated by large arable fields and the former RAF Cottesmore airbase, a significant local employer. The area is bisected by the A606 road, connecting to Rutland Water.

Empingham sits at the western edge of the reservoir, with Normanton Hall's church tower a notable landmark. The villages retain traditional stone buildings and parish churches, such as St Peter's in Market Overton. The area's geology is evident in local quarrying and the distinctive ironstone of some older properties.

Area overview

On average Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham is £68,567 per year. There are 6 schools in Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham is home to around 8,950 people, with a population density of about 62.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham Population
8,950
Population density
62 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.26(-24%)
Vehicle crime
5.81(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-31%)
Other crime
4.02(+70%)
Other theft
3.91(-31%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,737
86.49%
Other White
226
2.53%
Caribbean
160
1.79%
African
157
1.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
115
1.29%
Total population: 8,946

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,561
33.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,468
19.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,194
15.6%
No qualifications
995
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 7,654

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,157
40.24%
Owns with a mortgage
709
24.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
12.77%
Other forms of private rent
343
11.93%
Other social rented
210
7.3%
Total households: 2,875

Property prices in Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £460,500 in Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,625 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham 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 Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced6£265,000
Semi-Detached24£285,000
Flats2£239,813
Detached46£612,250

10 years median price trend in Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham.

All postcodes in Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham

LE157PL

Main Street

LE158GA

Upper Brooks

LE158PG

Barn End

LE157RT

Main Street

LE157DG

The Leas

LE157SP

Teigh Road

LE157BP

The Spinney

LE157ND

Pytchley Close

LE157QS

Clipsham Road

LE157NB

Quorn Crescent

LE158JA

Pennine Drive

LE157ST

Home Farm Close

LE157DB

Greetham Road

LE157GT

Greetham

LE158QB

Highfield Close

LE158QE

Mill Lane

LE157NT

Kirks Close

LE157RX

Main Street

PE94DJ

Holywell Road

LE157AJ

Beaufort Road

LE157SD

North Brook Close

LE157PD

Woodhead Close

LE157AE

Bedale Street

LE157NW

Pond Lane

LE157PU

Cordle Way

LE157BQ

Cottesmore Road

LE158RL

Edith Weston Road

LE157SY

Cottesmore Road

LE157BX

Ashwell Road

LE157QY

Hooby Lane

LE158BJ

Church Lane

LE157QZ

Manor Road

LE158AY

Garden Road

LE157BB

Bedale Street

LE157AT

Garth Street

LE157AN

Rogue's Lane

LE158BT

Hambleton Road

LE157SR

Ashwell Hall Lane

LE157NU

Priestwells Close

LE158PP

Loves Lane

LE157LW

Oakham Road

LE158BA

Tickencote Road

LE158BH

Pudding Bag Lane

LE157LP

Church Close

LE158BX

Chapel Close

LE157QG

Hawthorn Close

LE158AX

Oakham Road

LE157RE

Main Street

LE157FH

Cour D Honneur

LE158RW

Empingham Road

LE157SG

Holywell Road

LE157AQ

Burghley Circle

LE157FL

Old Wood Road

LE157FN

Shepherds Lane

LE157RZ

School Lane

LE157GF

Lilac Way

LE158PN

Church Street

LE158AZ

Stamford Road

LE157QT

Great North Road

LE157PE

Main Street

LE157SJ

West Street

LE157NY

Bullfield Close

LE157LT

Whissendine Road

LE157NR

Tithe Barn Row

LE158AD

Church Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.