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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

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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