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About

Oakham ward is situated in the western part of Mansfield, bordered by the A38 to the west and encompassing residential neighborhoods like Oakham Lane and Oak Tree Lane. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from interwar semis to more recent developments, with local amenities clustered along its main roads. It contains several green spaces, including Oak Tree Lane Sports Complex, which provides recreational facilities for the community.

The ward is home to a significant retail and employment hub at Oak Tree Lane, featuring one of the town's largest retail parks. This contrasts with quieter, established residential streets nearby. A notable local feature is the presence of St. Philip Neri with St. Benedict Catholic Academy, a key community institution. Public transport links connect the ward to Mansfield town centre and beyond, supporting its largely residential character.

Area overview

On average Oakham has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakham is £56,610 per year.

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

Property prices in Oakham

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £343K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Oakham area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £696,250.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£341,500£312
Semi-Detached16£256,000£230
Terraced15£170,000£154
Flats5£159,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£158,725£131,000
2017£239,215£90,000£150,000£115,000
2018£205,000£150,000£126,000
2019£250,250£120,000£170,000£120,000
2020£264,750£143,000£165,000£147,500
2021£255,000£137,500£180,000£125,000
2022£325,000£143,500£237,500£170,000
2023£400,000£170,000£210,000£143,500
2024£372,500£165,000£225,000£200,000
2025£382,500£153,000£240,000£178,000
2026£277,000£162,500£257,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£159£126
2017£191£137£147£111
2018£206£139£122
2019£207£147£175£134
2020£192£149£160£135
2021£214£185£188£126
2022£288£163£210£164
2023£326£162£232£162
2024£304£202£230£205
2025£303£190£224£162
2026£312£239£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oakham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mansfield district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,756
Band G£4,334
Band H£5,201

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Oakham ward.

Local councillors

Stephen John North

Oakham - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Oakham

What is the average house price in Oakham?

The median sale price in Oakham is £240,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Oakham?

Oakham scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Oakham sits around rank 24,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Oakham?

The average household income in Oakham is around £56,610 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Oakham?

Oakham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Stephen John North (Labour Party).