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About

Oakham East encompasses a primarily residential area situated on the eastern side of the town centre. The neighbourhood features a mix of housing types, including older stone properties and more modern developments. It is bordered by the railway line to the north and extends towards the rural edges of Rutland. The area provides local amenities and schools, serving as a practical base for accessing the wider town.

The landscape gradually opens into fields and countryside, with views towards the Hambleton peninsula. A notable local landmark is the historic Buttercross in the nearby market place, a traditional focal point for the community. The area maintains a quiet character, with direct pedestrian and road links into Oakham's central commercial and civic facilities.

Area overview

On average Oakham East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakham East is £59,466 per year. There are 8 schools in Oakham East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oakham East is home to around 7,868 people, with a population density of about 1,463.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakham East Population
7,868
Population density
1,463 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.19(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.29(-39%)
Shoplifting
9.66(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-21%)
Public order
4.32(-38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,146
90.81%
Other White
287
3.65%
Indian
74
0.94%
Irish
71
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.62%
Total population: 7,869

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,501
37.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,041
15.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,000
15.18%
No qualifications
930
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,586

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,631
46.56%
Owns with a mortgage
805
22.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
489
13.96%
Other social rented
368
10.51%
Other forms of private rent
91
2.6%
Total households: 3,503

Property prices in Oakham East

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Oakham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakham East 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 Oakham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£137,500
Detached68£402,500
Semi-Detached29£265,000
Terraced26£227,500

10 years median price trend in Oakham East

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

All postcodes in Oakham East

LE156QX

Station Road

LE156BD

White Lion Gardens

LE156UL

Jasper Road

LE156QE

Northgate

LE156AY

Melton Road

LE156BJ

Jay Close

LE156QN

Kilburn Road

LE156HS

Pilton Close

LE156JJ

Banff Close

LE156TB

Wreake Walk

LE156PT

Mayfield

LE150ZZ

Oakham North East

LE156UJ

Lethbridge Close

LE150SP

Oakham South

LE150SB

Oakham South

LE156AD

Cunnington Close

LE156EQ

Willow Crescent

LE156GS

Oakham South

LE156UP

Fair View

LE156HN

Catmose Park Road

LE156DJ

Burley Road

LE156DP

Penn Street

LE156BB

Penn Street

LE156HG

Brooke Road

LE156SE

Harrington Way

LE156DQ

Graffham Drive

LE156BE

Plover Close

LE156FU

Wensum Close

LE156DT

Market Place

LE156AU

John Street

LE150ST

Oakham South

LE156FG

Normanton Drive

LE156EZ

South Street

LE156FF

Hardwick Close

LE156FE

Horn Close

LE150HE

Oakham North East

LE156NG

Jubilee Court

LE156EG

Vicarage Road

LE156EA

Mill Street

LE156FL

Pickworth Close

LE156SQ

Noel Avenue

LE156TA

Dove Close

LE156AJ

High Street

LE156DX

Market Place

LE156BN

Heron Road

LE156HU

Mount Pleasant

LE156AQ

Gaol Street

LE156QG

Ashwell Road

LE156RG

Barmstedt Drive

LE156SW

Witham Avenue

LE156FR

Gilmore Close

LE150HG

Oakham North East

LE156JE

Edmonton Way

LE156HT

Cricket Lawns

LE156JN

Crown Gardens

LE156GU

Greenwood Street

LE156HF

Trent Road

LE156QZ

Station Road

LE156BT

Robin Close

LE156FH

Gunthorpe Close

LE156QB

Ashfield

LE156RU

Braunston Road

LE150FH

Market Place

LE150SF

Oakham South

LE156PP

Larchfield

LE156QD

Ashwell Road

LE156AF

Deans Street

LE156QR

Northgate

LE156JA

Stamford Road

LE156GX

Thicket Close

LE156DY

Market Street

LE156NE

Sunnyfield

LE156SL

Welland Way

LE156UW

Camrose Close

LE156SH

Sandringham Close

LE156LW

Kilburn End

LE156BY

Chaffinch Close

LE156EH

Willow Crescent

LE156RJ

Barmstedt Close

LE156SJ

Tyne Road

LE156FA

Dyrham Place

LE156SR

Avon Close

LE156UN

Jasper Road

LE156ER

Kingfisher Close

LE156GY

Burley Road

LE156RY

Chater Road

LE156HR

Alwyne Close

LE156DD

Ladywell

LE158AA

Uppingham Road

LE156AZ

St Annes Close

LE150SH

Oakham South

LE156HQ

Brooke Road

LE156BP

William Dalby Walk

LE156FZ

Witchley Close

LE150HA

Oakham North East

LE156SB

Glen Drive

LE156PR

Foxfield Way

LE156JF

Calgary Crescent

LE156RH

Waltham House

LE156AX

Melton Road

Data Sources

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