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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 moderate crime levels, with around 40 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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
19.56(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.61(-55%)
Other theft
4.71(-17%)
Public order
4.59(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.47(-40%)
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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached31£435,000£3,371
Flats12£143,750£2,558
Semi-Detached28£266,000£3,106
Terraced30£235,000£2,817

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

LE157LB

Pickwell Lane

LE157JH

Jubilee Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.