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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 51 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
51
Deprivation level
3/10
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
24.8(-28%)
Other crime
5.7(+149%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-31%)
Vehicle crime
5.03(+20%)
Other theft
3.91(-33%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £548,000 in Market Overton, Cottesmore & Empingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,625 up to £3,350,000.

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
Detached39£670,000
Flats1£115,625
Semi-Detached18£297,750
Terraced5£292,500

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

LE158PU

Nursery Close

LE157AZ

Oakley Road

LE157LT

Whissendine Road

LE157SY

Cottesmore Road

LE157DR

Wenton Close

LE158BZ

Church Farm Close

LE157GW

Stocken Hall Road

LE157SX

Cottesmore Road

LE157UX

Hooby Lane

LE158RW

Empingham Road

PE94DJ

Holywell Road

LE157BX

Ashwell Road

LE157LN

Langham Road

LE157NW

Pond Lane

LE157PW

Teigh Road

LE157QG

Hawthorn Close

PE94DH

The Drift

LE157FN

Shepherds Lane

LE157FP

Church Road

LE157SR

Ashwell Hall Lane

LE158PP

Loves Lane

LE157AJ

Beaufort Road

LE158AG

Orchard Close

LE158BQ

Stamford End

LE157BQ

Cottesmore Road

LE157FF

Ashwell Road

LE157NT

Kirks Close

LE157RN

Stocken Hall Road

LE157BP

The Spinney

LE157BZ

Burley Road

LE157TP

Ironstone Lane

LE158BJ

Church Lane

LE158PQ

School Lane

LE158QL

Sykes Lane

LE157NU

Priestwells Close

LE157SE

Bradley Lane

LE157LH

Ashwell Hall Stables

LE157ND

Pytchley Close

LE157NP

Stretton Road

LE157PZ

Swallows Dene

LE157DD

Greetham Road

LE157LR

Teigh Road

LE157RY

Stocken Hall

LE157SJ

West Street

LE157PN

Pinfold Lane

LE157SD

North Brook Close

LE157AF

Bedale Street

LE157BW

St Nicholas Court

LE157NY

Bullfield Close

LE157TL

Old Hall Mews

PE94AQ

Great North Road

LE157LZ

Belvoir Square

LE157NL

Main Street

PE94AL

Loves Lane

LE157AH

Cotley Crescent

LE157PG

Market Overton Road

LE158BW

Main Road

LE158PT

Nook Lane

LE157AS

Fitzwilliam Walk

LE157DQ

Long Meadow Way

LE157NH

Locks Close

LE157PH

Bowling Green Lane

LE157RH

Stretton Road

LE158PG

Barn End

LE158QB

Highfield Close

Data Sources

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