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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

LE156SP

Tees Close

LE156DJ

Burley Road

LE156HN

Catmose Park Road

LE150SB

Oakham South

LE156FD

Alsthorpe Road

LE156RY

Chater Road

LE156UW

Camrose Close

LE156UR

Claresholm Close

LE156HD

South Street

LE156JE

Edmonton Way

LE156SJ

Tyne Road

LE156DL

Burley Road

LE156GP

Viking Street

LE156GX

Oakham South

LE156HL

Bowling Green Close

LE156HH

Brooke Road

LE156SW

Witham Avenue

LE156UL

Jasper Road

LE156BB

Penn Street

LE156EB

Peterborough Avenue

LE156FF

Hardwick Close

LE156RZ

Derwent Drive

LE156DN

Burley Road

LE156EG

Vicarage Road

LE156JX

Oakham South

LE156FG

Normanton Drive

LE156FJ

Sculthorpe Close

LE156GT

Foxhound Close

LE156GW

Copse Close

Data Sources

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