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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.7% 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. The median sale price in Oakham East is £302,500 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £410,000. There are 4 schools in Oakham East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.7%
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

Median price: £302,500
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 129
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £410K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £310 per square foot) in Oakham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £770,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached66£397,500£345
Semi-Detached23£249,950£300
Terraced32£216,000£258
Flats8£142,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£150,750£193,500£170,000
2017£360,000£119,000£198,000£180,000
2018£375,000£119,950£210,000£195,000
2019£362,500£252,450£217,750£192,500
2020£366,000£250,700£204,000£197,000
2021£403,804£128,250£237,000£215,250
2022£425,000£130,000£244,250£235,000
2023£466,500£160,000£247,500£215,000
2024£449,950£200,750£275,000£233,000
2025£420,000£125,000£269,995£226,500
2026£390,000£192,000£216,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakham East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£245£211£190
2017£278£206£231£206
2018£270£213£232£203
2019£281£388£250£228
2020£285£399£268£224
2021£308£255£284£253
2022£347£260£290£253
2023£346£251£278£254
2024£346£290£329£248
2025£356£221£287£270
2026£324£270£304£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oakham East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rutland district.

Band A£1,825
Band B£2,129
Band C£2,433
Band D£2,738
Band E£3,346
Band F£3,954
Band G£4,563
Band H£5,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.