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About

Uppingham ward encompasses the historic market town of Uppingham and its surrounding rural parishes, including Ayston, Belton, and Wardley. The area is characterised by limestone buildings and a traditional town centre focused on the market place. The landscape consists of rolling farmland and small villages, with the River Chater flowing through the southern part of the ward. Local governance is maintained through the town council and parish meetings.

The town is notably home to Uppingham School, a prominent boarding school founded in 1584, whose buildings and facilities are integrated throughout the centre. Economic activity includes independent shops, services, and light industry on the outskirts. The ward retains a distinct separation from other settlements, surrounded by open countryside. Transport links are primarily via the A6003 road, connecting to Oakham and the wider region.

Area overview

On average Uppingham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Uppingham is £60,923 per year. There are 4 schools in Uppingham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Uppingham is home to around 4,723 people, with a population density of about 607.2 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Uppingham Population

4,723

Population density

607.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.75(-39%)

Other theft

6.78(+17%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.02(-76%)

Shoplifting

4.02(-55%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.81(-49%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,258

90.12%

Other White

129

2.73%

Chinese

1.5%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.12%

Irish

0.83%

Total population: 4,725

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,375

36.74%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

746

19.93%

Level 3 (A level)

559

14.93%

No qualifications

507

13.55%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

277

7.4%

Total 16+ residents: 3,743

Housing

Owns outright

764

40.72%

Owns with a mortgage

445

23.72%

Other social rented

273

14.55%

Private landlord or letting agency

248

13.22%

Other forms of private rent

3.41%

Total households: 1,876

Property prices in Uppingham

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £352,750 in Uppingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,000,000.

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 Uppingham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£420,000	£218,000	£375,000	£500,000	£592,000
Flats	2	£169,750	£167,725	£168,625	£170,875	£171,775
Semi-Detached	17	£280,000	£209,620	£240,000	£320,000	£443,000
Terraced	16	£263,000	£187,500	£227,500	£354,125	£700,000

10 years median price trend in Uppingham

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

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