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LE15 6RL

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Barleythorpe

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Overview

Postcode LE15 6RL is located in an urban city, within the Barleythorpe area of Rutland in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine is £57,281 per year. The median sale price in Barleythorpe is £250,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Oakham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Centenary Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,448 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine is £57,281 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine near LE15 6RL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE15 6RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Oakham

N/A

Walking directions to Oakham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LE15 6RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCentenary FieldSmallWalking directions to Centenary Field
0.4 miCutts Close ParkSmallWalking directions to Cutts Close Park
0.4 miRoyce Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Royce Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
596
Population density
1,550.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.79(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.99(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.23(+38%)
Shoplifting
10.23(+18%)
Other theft
7.3(+28%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
553
93.1%
Other White
15
2.53%
Indian
9
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.67%
Total population: 594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
28.51%
No qualifications
92
19.57%
Level 3 (A level)
86
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
11.49%
Total 16+ residents: 470

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
30.53%
Owns outright
68
30.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
19.03%
Other social rented
29
12.83%
Shared ownership
7
3.1%
Total households: 226

Property prices in Barleythorpe

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £283
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £300K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Barleythorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barleythorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£410,000£296
Semi-Detached13£258,000£290
Terraced23£235,000£281
Flats8£143,750£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barleythorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,995£124,995£192,998£218,500
2017£302,500£125,995£206,995£192,248
2018£359,320£224,950£207,500£192,500
2019£286,498£150,000£202,000£200,995
2020£340,000£135,000£208,995£189,000
2021£365,000£148,750£225,000£210,000
2022£400,000£166,248£235,000£242,500
2023£359,500£163,475£270,000£241,950
2024£385,250£171,000£260,000£290,000
2025£400,000£170,975£257,500£249,000
2026£410,000£135,000£260,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£240£241£223
2017£232£254£240£236
2018£257£376£245£239
2019£260£279£261£252
2020£255£245£271£264
2021£271£241£264£254
2022£302£269£300£295
2023£302£276£290£268
2024£286£281£300£264
2025£295£270£288£277
2026£318£236£342£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barleythorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE15 6RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Sept 20254, Station Approach Industrial Estate, Oakham, LE15 6QWOtherFreehold£250,000
15 Jun 20267, Prince George Avenue, Oakham, LE15 6GEDetachedFreehold£410,000
30 Jan 20263, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, LE15 6NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 7, Lonsdale Park, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, LE15 6QJFlatsLeasehold£205,000
19 Jun 2025Flat 22, Lonsdale Park, Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, LE15 6QJFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the LE15 6RL postcode area, located within Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine, there are 4 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 6RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableBrooke Priory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miSecondaryCatmose CollegeAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 mi16 plusHarington SchoolFree schools 16 to 19
Unrated

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE15 6RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE15 6RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlLands End Way, Oakham, LE15 6RBWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miWest End Convenience Store28a Cold Overton Road, Oakham, LE15 6NTWalking directions to West End Convenience Store
0.3 miLondisStation Road, Rutland, LE15 6AXWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOakham Mace Shop22 Ashwell Road, Oakham, LE15 6QGWalking directions to Oakham Mace Shop
0.4 miMorrisons Daily30-32 High Street, Oakham, LE15 6ALWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 6RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew William Nixon Dinsmore

Barleythorpe - Elected 24 Jul 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alicia Kearns

Rutland and Stamford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictRutlandE06000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyRutland and StamfordE14001458
WardBarleythorpeE05012632
ParishOakhamE04012676
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oakham West, Langham & WhissendineE02002864
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rutland 002GE01035104
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2005-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LE15 6RL

Is LE15 6RL (Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine) safe?

The area around LE15 6RL records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6RL?

The median sale price around LE15 6RL in Barleythorpe is £250,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE15 6RL?

There are 8 schools close to LE15 6RL, including Brooke Priory School, Catmose College (Outstanding) and Harington School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LE15 6RL?

The closest station to LE15 6RL is Oakham, about 239 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE15 6RL?

LE15 6RL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,448 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE15 6RL (Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford covering LE15 6RL is Alicia Kearns (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew William Nixon Dinsmore (Conservative and Unionist Party).