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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 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

LE156JR

Tay Close

LE150SG

Oakham South

LE156AA

Church Street

LE150GU

Market Place

LE156BH

Westgate

LE156HH

Brooke Road

LE156PZ

Summerfield

LE156DN

Burley Road

LE156ED

Queens Road

LE156HA

West Road

LE150SL

Oakham South

LE150BJ

Oakham North East

LE156RN

The Sidings

LE156QW

Station Approach Industrial Estate

LE156RX

Buckingham Road

LE156FD

Alsthorpe Road

LE156HL

Bowling Green Close

LE156SA

Derwent Drive

LE156QQ

Ashwell Road

LE156JY

Egleton Place

LE150SR

Oakham South

LE156JB

Uppingham Road

LE150SQ

Oakham South

LE156GW

Copse Close

LE156QA

Springfield Way

LE156GZ

Grove Close

LE156HP

Oakham South

LE156SU

Severn Close

LE156BG

South Street

LE156EB

Peterborough Avenue

Data Sources

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