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LE15 6RP

Huntsmans Drive

Barleythorpe

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Overview

Postcode LE15 6RP 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.2 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,530 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.9%

Approximately 25.9% 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 6RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine near LE15 6RP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE15 6RP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Oakham

N/A

Walking directions to Oakham

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
3,538.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.78(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.98(-41%)
Other theft
4.16(-27%)
Public order
4.16(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.33(-55%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
375
88.44%
Other White
27
6.37%
Indian
5
1.18%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.94%
African
3
0.71%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
28.66%
No qualifications
66
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
19.7%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
28.82%
Owns outright
38
22.35%
Other social rented
32
18.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
15.88%
Social rents from council
12
7.06%
Total households: 170

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 6RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE15 6RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2026Hazelnut Cottage, 20, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, LE15 6RPTerracedLeasehold£140,000
06 Feb 2026Chestnut Cottage, 24, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, LE15 6RPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000
14 Jul 202552, Parkfield Road, Oakham, LE15 6PFTerracedFreehold£200,000
15 Jun 20267, Prince George Avenue, Oakham, LE15 6GEDetachedFreehold£410,000
01 Nov 202510, Parkfield Road, Oakham, LE15 6PESemi-DetachedFreehold£237,000

Schools

In the LE15 6RP 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 6RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miSecondaryCatmose CollegeAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.2 mi16 plusHarington SchoolFree schools 16 to 19
Unrated
0.2 miNot applicableBrooke Priory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE15 6RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food83 Braunston Road, Oakham, LE15 6LEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBriars Stores18a Churchill Road, Oakham, LE15 6LHWalking directions to Briars Stores

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 6RP, 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 002FE01035103
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2006-08-01

Frequently asked questions about LE15 6RP

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

The area around LE15 6RP records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LE15 6RP?

The median sale price around LE15 6RP 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 6RP?

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

What is the nearest station to LE15 6RP?

The closest station to LE15 6RP is Oakham, about 282 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE15 6RP?

LE15 6RP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford covering LE15 6RP 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).