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LE15 7UF

Alder Close

Barleythorpe

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Detailed insights for LE15 7UF

Overview

Postcode LE15 7UF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Barleythorpe area of Rutland in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £211,250 and £322,500. The nearest station is Oakham, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,670 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% 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 7UF.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine near LE15 7UF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LE15 7UF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Oakham

N/A

Walking directions to Oakham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
472.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.85(-42%)
Public order
5.12(-26%)
Other theft
5.12(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.48(-73%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
366
86.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
2.84%
Other White
10
2.36%
Indian
8
1.89%
Other
7
1.65%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
52.23%
Level 3 (A level)
58
19.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.84%
No qualifications
15
5.15%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
55.22%
Owns outright
34
25.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.7%
Other social rented
7
5.22%
Shared ownership
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Barleythorpe

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £285
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £211K – £323K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Barleythorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,280,000.

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
Detached17£418,000£299
Semi-Detached15£245,000£290
Terraced21£235,000£281
Flats9£140,000£228

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£150,000£257,500£249,000
2026£418,000£135,000£258,000£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£259£288£277
2026£318£236£317£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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE15 7UF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE15 7UF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 20262, Primrose Close, Oakham, LE15 7UHDetachedFreehold£435,000
02 Mar 202621, Wheatfield Way, Oakham, LE15 7UDDetachedFreehold£297,000
21 Nov 202527, Wheatfield Way, Oakham, LE15 7UDSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
19 Dec 20254, Blackberry Close, Oakham, LE15 7ULTerracedFreehold£235,000
28 Jul 20269, Hornbeam Crescent, Oakham, LE15 7URTerracedFreehold£207,000

Schools

In the LE15 7UF postcode area, located within Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine, there are 1 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 7UF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 mi16 plusHarington SchoolFree schools 16 to 19
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryLangham CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondaryCatmose CollegeAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LE15 7UF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LE15 7UF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopBosal Way, Rutland, LE15 7WNWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miAldiHackamore Way, Oakham, LE15 7FSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodHackamore Way, Oakham, LE15 7FSWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 7UF, 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
ParishBarleythorpeE04012675
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oakham West, Langham & WhissendineE02002864
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rutland 002EE01035102
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced2015-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LE15 7UF

Is LE15 7UF (Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine) safe?

The area around LE15 7UF records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near LE15 7UF?

The median sale price around LE15 7UF in Barleythorpe is £250,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LE15 7UF?

There are 4 schools close to LE15 7UF, including Harington School, Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School (Good) and Catmose College (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LE15 7UF?

The closest station to LE15 7UF is Oakham, about 1,303 m away.

How deprived is the area around LE15 7UF?

LE15 7UF scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LE15 7UF (Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford covering LE15 7UF 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).