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Oakham East

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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 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
43
Deprivation level
2/10
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
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

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 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)

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
Detached70£419,998
Flats9£124,500
Semi-Detached28£270,000
Terraced28£226,500

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

LE156QA

Springfield Way

LE156AX

Melton Road

LE156DW

South Street Mews

LE156FA

Dyrham Place

LE156SX

Irwell Close

LE156SY

Shannon Way

LE156JH

Martinsley Place

LE156AE

Crown Street

LE156BD

White Lion Gardens

LE156DD

Ladywell

LE156DS

Elm Close

LE156HS

Pilton Close

LE156SF

Holyrood Close

LE156AD

Cunnington Close

LE156AU

John Street

LE156GS

Oakham South

LE156NY

Priors Close

LE157AA

Burley Road

LE156JP

Spey Drive

LE156BJ

Jay Close

LE156BT

Robin Close

LE156DG

Beech Road

LE156FW

Schofield Road

LE156AQ

Gaol Street

LE156ES

Nightingale Way

LE156FE

Horn Close

LE156QR

Northgate

LE156AH

High Street

LE156JB

Uppingham Road

LE156ST

Calder Close

LE150HE

Oakham North East

LE156DT

Market Place

LE156FN

Livingstone Close

LE156GY

Burley Road

LE156HZ

Stamford Road

LE156DF

Penn Street

LE156EQ

Willow Crescent

LE156FY

Hambleton Close

LE156GU

Greenwood Street

LE156ND

Limefield

LE156QZ

Station Road

LE156RW

Kilburn Road

LE156SZ

Welland Way

LE156FL

Pickworth Close

LE156GD

Brooke Close

LE156GZ

Grove Close

LE156SN

Windsor Drive

LE156FX

Suthern Close

LE156SA

Derwent Drive

LE156FS

Tabberer Close

LE158WW

Market Place

LE156EW

St Albans Close

LE156RA

Midland Court

LE156UJ

Lethbridge Close

LE156JT

Dee Close

LE150SS

Oakham South

LE156BY

Chaffinch Close

LE156HF

Trent Road

LE156QY

Furley Court

LE156SG

Nene Crescent

LE150SA

Oakham South

LE150SF

Oakham South

LE156BX

Partridge Way

LE156JR

Tay Close

LE156HA

West Road

LE156JG

The Dell

LE156JN

Crown Gardens

LE156SR

Avon Close

LE156DB

Ladywell

LE156EE

St Peters Close

LE156EJ

Woodland View

LE156EP

Lodge Gardens

LE156FZ

Witchley Close

LE156JS

Don Close

LE156RN

The Sidings

LE156SP

Tees Close

LE156BW

Wren Close

LE156LW

Kilburn End

LE156PR

Foxfield Way

LE156BL

Barlow Road

LE156BS

Bullfinch Close

LE156DJ

Burley Road

LE156HN

Catmose Park Road

LE150SB

Oakham South

LE156FD

Alsthorpe Road

LE156RY

Chater Road

LE156UW

Camrose Close

LE156AZ

St Annes Close

LE156BP

William Dalby Walk

LE156PS

Oakfield

LE156UR

Claresholm Close

LE156DU

Oakham North East

LE156HD

South Street

LE156JE

Edmonton Way

LE156QQ

Ashwell Road

LE156SJ

Tyne Road

LE156DL

Burley Road

LE156GP

Viking Street

LE156GX

Oakham South

LE156HL

Bowling Green Close

Data Sources

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