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About

Whissendine ward is located in the northern part of Rutland, England. It includes the village of Whissendine, which lies approximately 5 miles northeast of Oakham, the county town. The area is characterised by rural landscapes, with farmland and open fields dominating the surroundings. The ward is part of the larger Rutland County Council administrative area.

The village of Whissendine features traditional stone-built houses and a historic church, St Andrew’s, which dates back to the 13th century. Local amenities include a primary school, a pub, and a village hall. The ward is served by nearby transport links, including the A606 road, providing access to larger towns. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with farming activities shaping much of the land use. The area offers a quiet, countryside setting with a small, close-knit community.

Area overview

On average Whissendine has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whissendine is £46,047 per year. There are 1 schools in Whissendine: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whissendine Population

1,245

Population density

57.8 per km²

Demographics

British

1,195

95.98%

Other White

2.09%

Irish

0.48%

Indian

0.4%

Pakistani

0.4%

Total population: 1,245

Housing

Owns outright

291

54.09%

Owns with a mortgage

137

25.46%

Other social rented

8.36%

Private landlord or letting agency

7.43%

Social rents from council

2.23%

Total households: 538

Property prices in Whissendine

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Whissendine area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £635,000.

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 Whissendine over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£395,000	£304,000	£345,000	£509,000	£604,400
Semi-Detached	1	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000
Terraced	1	£345,000	£345,000	£345,000	£345,000	£345,000

10 years median price trend in Whissendine

Data Sources

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

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

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