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Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine

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About

Oakham West encompasses the historic market town's western neighbourhoods, featuring residential streets and local amenities centred around the railway station. The area includes the Rutland Showground, a significant venue for county events. Immediately to the north lies the village of Langham, known for its traditional stone buildings and the Langham Brewery, which operates from a converted farmstead.

To the northeast, Whissendine is a linear village situated along a stream, with a notable landmark being its large working windmill, a rare surviving example in the region. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open farmland and the Whissendine Brook, which flows eastwards. This part of Rutland maintains a distinct separation between its settlements and the wider rural countryside.

Area overview

On average Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine is £57,281 per year. There are 4 schools in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine is home to around 8,281 people, with a population density of about 231.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine Population
8,281
Population density
231 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.08(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.88(-58%)
Public order
4.47(-36%)
Other theft
4.35(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.74(-50%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,670
92.66%
Other White
248
3%
Indian
56
0.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
44
0.53%
Irish
40
0.48%
Total population: 8,278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,493
36.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,252
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
974
14.36%
No qualifications
944
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,782

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,420
39.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,140
32.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
465
13.09%
Other social rented
305
8.58%
Social rents from council
76
2.14%
Total households: 3,553

Property prices in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine 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 West, Langham & Whissendine over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£405,000
Flats11£191,950
Semi-Detached33£272,500
Terraced31£235,000

10 years median price trend in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine.

All postcodes in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine

LE156LB

Alexander Crescent

LE157GB

Coltsfoot Close

LE157JA

Haydock Avenue

LE157PB

Harborough Close

LE156BF

West Road

LE156PH

Redland Road

LE157FU

Sandown Close

LE157WH

Mistley Close

LE156PL

Snowdon Avenue

LE157TZ

Haybarn Close

LE157HT

Ashwell Road

LE157GR

Ostlers Drive

LE157LE

Willow Close

LE157UG

Blackthorn Drive

LE156LY

Hanbury Close

LE156LF

Braunston Road

LE156PN

Westfield Avenue

LE156LP

Lonsdale Way

LE157EG

Manor Lane

LE157ES

Main Street

LE156LL

Kennedy Close

LE156JZ

Hectors Way

LE157EU

Melton Road

LE157JW

Oakham Road

LE157QW

Kennel Cottages

LE157TS

Ascot Close

LE157EW

Ashwell Road

LE158UH

West Road

LE156NJ

Malvern Walk

LE156NQ

Pentland Court

LE156NU

Cold Overton Road

LE156PB

Kings Road

LE156PD

Kings Road

LE156PE

Parkfield Road

LE157GZ

Langham

LE157WP

Maresfield Road

LE156LE

Braunston Road

LE156LU

West Road

LE157GS

Ostlers Drive

LE157WD

Barleythorpe

LE157FX

Pelham Court

LE157GP

Pelham Court

LE156LX

Glebe Way

LE157HL

Hall Close

LE157LB

Pickwell Lane

LE157WA

Stud Road

LE156QJ

Barleythorpe Road

LE156RD

Kings Close

LE157UE

Bracken Close

LE156LG

Braunston Road

LE156LQ

Browning Road

LE156PJ

Redland Road

LE157JP

Orchard Road

LE157UP

Mulberry Close

LE156RL

College Close

LE157HD

St Andrews Close

LE156GJ

Edwards Way

LE157FB

Walton Close

LE157JG

Cold Overton Road

LE157WJ

Snape Passage

LE157HB

Mill Grove

LE157LD

Hayes Close

LE157GU

Paddock Avenue

LE157UD

Wheatfield Way

LE157XL

Whissendine

LE156LH

Churchill Road

LE158DA

Cold Overton Road

LE157GN

Langham

LE156NB

Finch Avenue

LE157EX

Melton Road

LE157JS

Well Street

LE156PF

Parkfield Road

LE157ET

Main Street

LE157GQ

Ostlers Drive

LE157HJ

Cow Lane

LE156NP

Alpine Close

LE157GJ

Grooms Close

LE157UJ

Briar Close

LE157UL

Blackberry Close

LE156NS

Cheviot Close

LE156NW

Chiltern Close

LE157EE

Main Road

LE157TR

Aintree Avenue

LE157HX

Briggins Walk

LE157TN

Stud Road

LE157UH

Primrose Close

LE157LF

Hetterley Drive

LE157QJ

Ashwell Road

LE157SW

Halter Close

LE157WG

Tidemill Place

LE157EL

Langham

LE157FZ

Barleythorpe

LE157HE

Sherrard Close

LE157TW

Showground Way

LE157US

Panniers Way

LE156GE

Prince George Avenue

LE156LR

Lonsdale Way

LE157UU

Gretton Street

LE157HU

Bridge Street

LE157JQ

Fairfield Close

Data Sources

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