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About

Rutland is a small, landlocked district in the East Midlands, known for being England’s smallest historic county. It covers an area of around 382 square kilometres and is bordered by Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. The district is largely rural, with rolling countryside, farmland, and small villages. Rutland Water, a large artificial reservoir, is a key feature, attracting visitors for leisure activities like cycling, walking, and birdwatching.

The main towns in Rutland are Oakham, the county town, and Uppingham. Oakham is home to a historic castle and a weekly market, while Uppingham is known for its prestigious public school. The district has a quiet, traditional character, with a focus on agriculture and local businesses. Despite its small size, Rutland has a strong sense of community and retains a distinct identity within the East Midlands.

Area overview

On average Rutland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rutland is £47,296 per year. There are 28 schools in Rutland: 17 primary (1 Outstanding and 14 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rutland Population
41,049
Population density
107.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
37,372
91.04%
Other White
1,168
2.85%
Irish
265
0.65%
African
251
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
249
0.61%
Total population: 41,050

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
7,286
43.65%
Owns with a mortgage
4,555
27.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
2,082
12.47%
Other social rented
1,509
9.04%
Other forms of private rent
708
4.24%
Total households: 16,691

Property prices in Rutland

Based on 558 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Rutland area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £3,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rutland 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 Rutland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached264£481,500
Flats29£150,000
Semi-Detached147£275,500
Terraced118£250,000

10 years median price trend in Rutland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rutland.

All wards in Rutland

Barleythorpe

Braunston & Martinsthorpe

Cottesmore

Exton

Greetham

Ketton

Langham

Lyddington

Normanton

Oakham North East

Oakham North West

Oakham South

Ryhall & Casterton

Uppingham

Whissendine

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.