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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 38 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
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
17.54(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.43(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-20%)
Public order
3.79(-45%)
Shoplifting
3.32(-62%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Oakham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £800,000.

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
Detached52£409,998
Flats7£159,000
Semi-Detached18£292,500
Terraced12£242,500

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

LE156SH

Sandringham Close

LE156JS

Don Close

LE156RT

Balmoral Road

LE156UL

Jasper Road

LE156JJ

Banff Close

LE156JW

Forth Close

LE156GU

Greenwood Street

LE156GP

Viking Street

LE156GF

Tolethorpe Close

LE156DP

Penn Street

LE156HF

Trent Road

LE156HZ

Stamford Road

LE156DF

Penn Street

LE156SP

Tees Close

LE158AA

Uppingham Road

LE156JE

Edmonton Way

LE156EW

St Albans Close

LE156EB

Peterborough Avenue

LE156JF

Calgary Crescent

LE156EH

Willow Crescent

LE156FZ

Witchley Close

LE156RZ

Derwent Drive

LE156FL

Pickworth Close

LE150SR

Oakham South

LE156FB

Burley Park Way

LE156FQ

Snelston Close

LE156JA

Stamford Road

LE156GX

Thicket Close

LE156SL

Welland Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.