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Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine Population

8,281

Population density

231 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,670

92.66%

Other White

248

Indian

0.68%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.53%

Irish

0.48%

Total population: 8,278

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	34	£405,000	£253,450	£337,250	£505,000	£677,250
Flats	11	£191,950	£111,250	£143,500	£207,500	£269,975
Semi-Detached	33	£272,500	£209,000	£250,000	£305,000	£434,000
Terraced	31	£235,000	£182,500	£209,000	£281,000	£298,500

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

All postcodes in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine

LE157JX

Grange Close

LE157HS

Hainsworth Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail