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Oakham South

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About

Oakham South ward encompasses the southern portion of Rutland's county town. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to more modern developments. It includes the campus of Rutland County College, a key educational facility for the region. The western boundary is partly defined by the route of the former Oakham to Melton Mowbray railway line.

The ward contains the historic Hambleton Road, which leads towards Rutland Water. Local amenities are centred along the South Street area, serving the community's daily needs. A notable feature is the presence of the original Oakham Castle's Norman motte, a prominent grassy mound that is a scheduled ancient monument within the urban landscape.

Area overview

On average Oakham South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakham South is £59,466 per year. There are 4 schools in Oakham South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oakham South is home to around 4,218 people, with a population density of about 1,044.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakham South Population
4,218
Population density
1,044.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.39(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.75(-16%)
Shoplifting
4.5(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-40%)
Public order
3.56(-49%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,916
92.73%
Other White
119
2.82%
Indian
36
0.85%
Other
34
0.81%
Irish
33
0.78%
Total population: 4,223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,483
40.52%
Level 3 (A level)
557
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
502
13.72%
No qualifications
499
13.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
309
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 3,660

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,097
55.35%
Owns with a mortgage
471
23.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
175
8.83%
Other social rented
144
7.27%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.82%
Total households: 1,982

Property prices in Oakham South

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Oakham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakham South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£419,995
Flats4£168,750
Semi-Detached18£292,500
Terraced13£235,000

10 years median price trend in Oakham South

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

All postcodes in Oakham South

LE150SN

Oakham South

LE156EH

Willow Crescent

LE156BQ

South Street

LE156HG

Brooke Road

LE156JF

Calgary Crescent

LE156SS

Ribble Walk

LE156SU

Severn Close

LE156TB

Wreake Walk

LE156SE

Harrington Way

LE156FB

Burley Park Way

LE156HW

Catmos Street

LE156DE

Burley Road

LE156JY

Egleton Place

LE156RU

Braunston Road

LE156FH

Gunthorpe Close

LE150SH

Oakham South

LE150SQ

Oakham South

LE156HQ

Brooke Road

LE150SL

Oakham South

LE156JW

Forth Close

LE150SE

Oakham South

LE156JA

Stamford Road

LE156JL

Spinney Hill

LE156SQ

Noel Avenue

LE156JD

Uppingham Road

LE156SH

Sandringham Close

LE156HP

Oakham South

LE156RX

Buckingham Road

LE150SP

Oakham South

LE150SW

Oakham South

LE150SD

Oakham South

LE156HE

Trent Road

LE158AA

Uppingham Road

LE156DH

Burley Road

LE156HT

Cricket Lawns

LE156RH

Waltham House

LE156SB

Glen Drive

LE150SR

Oakham South

LE156TA

Dove Close

LE156UN

Jasper Road

LE150SG

Oakham South

LE156JJ

Banff Close

LE156FU

Wensum Close

LE156HU

Mount Pleasant

LE156RT

Balmoral Road

LE156JQ

The Vale

LE156DP

Penn Street

LE156HR

Alwyne Close

LE150SJ

Oakham South

LE156UP

Fair View

LE150ST

Oakham South

LE156EL

Woodland View

LE156FQ

Snelston Close

LE156HY

South Street

LE156SL

Welland Way

LE156GF

Tolethorpe Close

LE156HJ

Brooke Road

LE156FA

Dyrham Place

LE156SX

Irwell Close

LE156SY

Shannon Way

LE156JH

Martinsley Place

LE156DS

Elm Close

LE156HS

Pilton Close

LE156SF

Holyrood Close

LE156GS

Oakham South

LE156NY

Priors Close

LE156JP

Spey Drive

LE156DG

Beech Road

LE156FE

Horn Close

LE156JB

Uppingham Road

LE156ST

Calder Close

LE156HZ

Stamford Road

LE156DF

Penn Street

LE156EQ

Willow Crescent

LE156FY

Hambleton Close

LE156GU

Greenwood Street

LE156SZ

Welland Way

LE156FL

Pickworth Close

LE156GD

Brooke Close

LE156GZ

Grove Close

LE156SN

Windsor Drive

LE156SA

Derwent Drive

LE156EW

St Albans Close

LE156UJ

Lethbridge Close

LE156JT

Dee Close

LE150SS

Oakham South

LE156HF

Trent Road

LE156SG

Nene Crescent

LE150SA

Oakham South

LE150SF

Oakham South

LE156JR

Tay Close

LE156JG

The Dell

LE156JN

Crown Gardens

LE156SR

Avon Close

LE156EE

St Peters Close

LE156EJ

Woodland View

LE156EP

Lodge Gardens

LE156FZ

Witchley Close

LE156JS

Don Close

LE156RN

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Data Sources

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