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Oakham North West

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About

Oakham North West ward lies within the historic market town of Oakham, encompassing a mix of residential streets and local amenities. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from older properties to newer developments. It includes parts of the town centre, providing residents with convenient access to shops, services, and the library. The ward is bounded by the A6003 to the north and stretches towards the rural edges of the town.

A notable feature is the presence of Rutland County Museum, located within the ward, which details the area's local history. The landscape transitions from the built environment to open fields on its western fringes. Oakham School's extensive grounds border the area, contributing to its character. The ward functions as a settled residential community with direct links to the wider town centre and its facilities.

Area overview

On average Oakham North West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakham North West is £57,355 per year. Oakham North West is home to around 3,085 people, with a population density of about 823.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakham North West Population
3,085
Population density
823.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.78(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.75(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.7(+43%)
Public order
10.05(+44%)
Other theft
8.75(+51%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,828
91.7%
Other White
116
3.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.58%
Irish
14
0.45%
Indian
13
0.42%
Total population: 3,084

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
698
27.65%
No qualifications
498
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
469
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
395
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
263
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 2,524

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
503
37.04%
Owns with a mortgage
364
26.8%
Other social rented
211
15.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
170
12.52%
Social rents from council
55
4.05%
Total households: 1,358

Property prices in Oakham North West

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Oakham North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakham North West 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 North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£365,000
Flats2£166,000
Semi-Detached13£280,000
Terraced19£215,000

10 years median price trend in Oakham North West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham North West.

All postcodes in Oakham North West

LE156LB

Alexander Crescent

LE156BF

West Road

LE156PH

Redland Road

LE156PL

Snowdon Avenue

LE156LY

Hanbury Close

LE156LF

Braunston Road

LE156PN

Westfield Avenue

LE156LP

Lonsdale Way

LE156LL

Kennedy Close

LE156JZ

Hectors Way

LE158UH

West Road

LE156NJ

Malvern Walk

LE156NQ

Pentland Court

LE156NU

Cold Overton Road

LE156PB

Kings Road

LE156PD

Kings Road

LE156PE

Parkfield Road

LE156LE

Braunston Road

LE156LU

West Road

LE156LX

Glebe Way

LE156RD

Kings Close

LE156LG

Braunston Road

LE156LQ

Browning Road

LE156PJ

Redland Road

LE156LH

Churchill Road

LE158DA

Cold Overton Road

LE156NB

Finch Avenue

LE156PF

Parkfield Road

LE156NP

Alpine Close

LE156NS

Cheviot Close

LE156NW

Chiltern Close

LE156LR

Lonsdale Way

LE156LZ

Warn Crescent

LE156LT

West Road

LE156NF

Hilltop Drive

LE156HA

West Road

LE156LS

Mountbatten Road

LE156NN

Mendip Road

LE156LD

Braunston Road

LE156PA

Hill Road

LE156GA

Coleridge Way

LE156NH

Cotswold Walk

LE156NR

Barleythorpe Road

LE156PW

Ferrers Close

LE156LA

Alexander Crescent

LE156PQ

Princess Avenue

LE156NA

Hudson Close

LE156PG

Park Lane

LE156RB

Lands End Way

LE156DQ

Graffham Drive

LE156LN

Long Row

LE156NX

Grampian Way

LE156NL

Grampian Way

LE156RR

Long Row

LE156GH

John Clare Close

LE156QF

Pillings Road

LE156LJ

Digby Drive

LE156US

Lands End Way

LE156NT

Cold Overton Road

Data Sources

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