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Oakham East

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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Oakham East Population

7,868

Population density

1,463 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.86(-36%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.31(-31%)

Shoplifting

10.8(+22%)

Public order

5.59(-20%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.83(-35%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

7,146

90.81%

Other White

287

3.65%

Indian

0.94%

Irish

0.9%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.62%

Total population: 7,869

Economics

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

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

2.6%

Total households: 3,503

Property prices in Oakham East

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Oakham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	70	£419,998	£290,000	£345,000	£543,746	£742,500
Flats	9	£124,500	£111,000	£117,500	£150,000	£230,000
Semi-Detached	28	£270,000	£164,450	£231,750	£306,500	£347,375
Terraced	28	£226,500	£155,450	£183,500	£273,250	£366,000

10 years median price trend in Oakham East

All postcodes in Oakham East

LE156QN

Kilburn Road

LE150SN

Oakham South

LE156ED

Queens Road

LE156ER

Kingfisher Close

LE156EH

Willow Crescent

LE156BQ

South Street

LE156HG

Brooke Road

LE156JF

Calgary Crescent

LE156AF

Deans Street

LE156SS

Ribble Walk

LE156SU

Severn Close

LE156TB

Wreake Walk

LE156SE

Harrington Way

LE156QW

Station Approach Industrial Estate

LE156QX

Station Road

LE156FB

Burley Park Way

LE156HW

Catmos Street

LE150HA

Oakham North East

LE156BN

Heron Road

LE156DE

Burley Road

LE156JY

Egleton Place

LE156RU

Braunston Road

LE156FH

Gunthorpe Close

LE156HB

Martin Close

LE150SH

Oakham South

LE150SQ

Oakham South

LE150BJ

Oakham North East

LE156AS

High Street

LE156HQ

Brooke Road

LE156NG

Jubilee Court

LE156QG

Ashwell Road

LE150SL

Oakham South

LE156DR

Church Passage

LE156JW

Forth Close

LE150SE

Oakham South

LE156AG

Finkey Street

LE156EF

School Road

LE156JA

Stamford Road

LE156JL

Spinney Hill

LE156QP

Chestnut Road

LE156SQ

Noel Avenue

LE150FH

Market Place

LE156JD

Uppingham Road

LE156PZ

Summerfield

LE156SH

Sandringham Close

LE156AA

Church Street

LE156BE

Plover Close

LE156HP

Oakham South

LE156RX

Buckingham Road

LE150SP

Oakham South

LE150SW

Oakham South

LE150SD

Oakham South

LE156AL

High Street

LE156BG

South Street

LE156HE

Trent Road

LE158AA

Uppingham Road

LE156DH

Burley Road

LE156GG

Withers Close

LE156HT

Cricket Lawns

LE156PU

Meadowfield

LE156QD

Ashwell Road

LE156RH

Waltham House

LE150GU

Market Place

LE156SB

Glen Drive

LE150HG

Oakham North East

LE150SR

Oakham South

LE156FR

Gilmore Close

LE156QT

Station Road

LE156TA

Dove Close

LE156UN

Jasper Road

LE150SG

Oakham South

LE156JJ

Banff Close

LE150BZ

Oakham North East

LE156PY

Ryefield

LE156BA

New Street

LE156FU

Wensum Close

LE156HU

Mount Pleasant

LE156RT

Balmoral Road

LE156JQ

The Vale

LE150ZZ

Oakham North East

LE156DA

Redwing Close

LE156DP

Penn Street

LE156DX

Market Place

LE156HR

Alwyne Close

LE156QE

Northgate

LE156SD

Dawson Court

LE150SJ

Oakham South

LE156AY

Melton Road

LE156QB

Ashfield

LE156UP

Fair View

LE150ST

Oakham South

LE156BU

Kestrel Road

LE156EA

Mill Street

LE156EL

Woodland View

LE156FQ

Snelston Close

LE156HY

South Street

LE156SL

Welland Way

LE156BZ

Oakham North East

LE156GF

Tolethorpe Close

LE156HJ

Brooke Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Oakham East

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