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LE15 6FU

Wensum Close

Oakham South

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Detailed insights for LE15 6FU

Overview

Postcode LE15 6FU is located in an urban city, within the Oakham South area of Rutland in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Oakham East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakham East is £59,466 per year. The median sale price in Oakham South is £342,500 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £273,745 and £430,625. The nearest station is Oakham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cutts Close Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Oakham East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,116 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Oakham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Oakham East is £59,466 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE15 6FU.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakham East near LE15 6FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oakham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE15 6FU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Oakham

N/A

Walking directions to Oakham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE15 6FU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCutts Close ParkSmallWalking directions to Cutts Close Park
0.4 miOakham CastleSmallWalking directions to Oakham Castle

Area Profile

Population
491
Population density
1,140.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.86(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.9(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.95(-60%)
Drugs
1.48(-49%)
Other theft
1.48(-74%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
456
93.06%
Irish
11
2.24%
Other White
10
2.04%
Indian
8
1.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.41%
Total population: 490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
219
51.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
15.06%
Level 3 (A level)
63
14.82%
No qualifications
31
7.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
5.41%
Total 16+ residents: 425

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
139
64.65%
Owns with a mortgage
59
27.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
6.51%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.4%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Oakham South

Median price: £342,500
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £274K – £431K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 (about £310 per square foot) in Oakham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £770,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£405,000£334
Semi-Detached15£269,995£288
Terraced15£232,500£252
Flats3£159,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£150,750£192,000£170,000
2017£375,000£120,000£235,000£175,000
2018£378,750£118,975£220,000£190,000
2019£372,500£254,950£231,500£190,000
2020£395,000£251,950£221,500£190,000
2021£409,000£128,250£258,750£216,250
2022£422,500£148,750£273,750£263,750
2023£445,000£240,000£275,000£199,950
2024£452,475£210,000£275,000£201,000
2025£432,500£168,750£303,000£235,000
2026£385,000£159,000£247,475£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£245£208£184
2017£279£202£232£200
2018£271£207£233£194
2019£285£400£235£228
2020£285£400£245£254
2021£303£264£283£256
2022£348£260£298£257
2023£346£310£284£232
2024£358£295£339£247
2025£356£241£288£262
2026£313£219£285£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE15 6FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE15 6FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 20251, Wensum Close, Oakham, LE15 6FUDetachedFreehold£525,000
21 Oct 202517, Alsthorpe Road, Oakham, LE15 6FDDetachedFreehold£425,000
09 Sept 202518, Alsthorpe Road, Oakham, LE15 6FDDetachedFreehold£422,500
01 Jun 20264, Elm Close, Oakham, LE15 6DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000
14 Aug 20256, Willow Crescent, Oakham, LE15 6EHTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the LE15 6FU postcode area, located within Oakham East, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for LE15 6FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryOakham CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNot applicableOakham SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE15 6FU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE15 6FU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWillow Stores61-63 Willow Crescent, Oakham, LE15 6EQWalking directions to Willow Stores
0.4 miOakham Mace Shop22 Ashwell Road, Oakham, LE15 6QGWalking directions to Oakham Mace Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rutland district.

Band A£1,825
Band B£2,129
Band C£2,433
Band D£2,738
Band E£3,346
Band F£3,954
Band G£4,563
Band H£5,475

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE15 6FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Diane Elizabeth Ellison

Oakham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paul Morley Browne

Oakham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Ray Payne

Oakham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alicia Kearns

Rutland and Stamford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictRutlandE06000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyRutland and StamfordE14001458
WardOakham SouthE05012643
ParishOakhamE04012676
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oakham EastE02002865
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rutland 003EE01035105
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LE15 6FU

Is LE15 6FU (Oakham East) safe?

The area around LE15 6FU records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LE15 6FU?

The median sale price around LE15 6FU in Oakham South is £342,500 (about £310 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE15 6FU?

There are 5 schools close to LE15 6FU, including English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good), Oakham CofE Primary School (Good) and Oakham School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LE15 6FU?

The closest station to LE15 6FU is Oakham, about 1,134 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE15 6FU?

LE15 6FU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE15 6FU (Oakham East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford covering LE15 6FU is Alicia Kearns (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Diane Elizabeth Ellison (Liberal Democrats), Paul Morley Browne (Liberal Democrats) and Ray Payne (Liberal Democrats).

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