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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Oakham North West is £263,500 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £306,250. 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
105
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
56.08(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.04(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.94(+87%)
Other theft
11.02(+93%)
Public order
10.05(+45%)
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

Median price: £263,500
Price per sq ft: £272
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £306K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 (about £272 per square foot) in Oakham North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £650,000.

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 North West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£329,500£349
Semi-Detached9£267,000£269
Terraced17£215,000£235
Flats2£123,500£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakham North West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£136,750£196,000£153,000
2017£235,000£139,950£190,000£169,995
2018£260,000£133,000£185,000£177,500
2019£272,500£119,000£220,000£178,250
2020£268,500£133,500£221,500£173,000
2021£295,000—£226,000£192,500
2022£308,000£130,750£245,000£210,000
2023£315,000£123,750£260,000£220,000
2024£310,000£112,000£261,800£207,000
2025£322,500£166,000£267,000£213,750
2026£340,000£110,000£270,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham North West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakham North West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£195£193£182
2017£235£175£220£184
2018£241£196£217£195
2019£253£153£217£229
2020£255£195£216£209
2021£287—£254£213
2022£280£206£272£243
2023£296£220£305£251
2024£281£221£270£239
2025£358£204£264£250
2026£310£165£264£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakham North West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oakham North West 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Oakham North West ward.

Local councillors

Ramsay Ross

Oakham North West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve McRobb

Oakham North West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Oakham North West

Is Oakham North West safe?

Oakham North West records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Oakham North West?

The median sale price in Oakham North West is £263,500 (about £272 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Oakham North West?

Oakham North West scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Oakham North West sits around rank 24,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Oakham North West?

The average household income in Oakham North West is around £57,355 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Oakham North West?

Oakham North West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ramsay Ross (Labour Party) and Steve McRobb (Labour Party).