LE15 6AX is a well-regarded residential area on Melton Road, 1.2km from Barleythorpe in Oakham. Administratively it sits within Oakham North East ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.
The people who live in LE15 6AX are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for LE15 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00187510 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELTON ROAD, LE15 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELTON ROAD, LE15 6AX.
129
49
£ 44,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE15 6AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LE15 6AX's 54% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE15 6AX. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE15 6AX is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Catmose College
Catmose Primary
Oakham CofE Primary School
The Parks School
Brooke Hill Academy
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Lily and Honey0.2 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Oakham Supermarket Ltd0.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bill's Bar0.0 km
- Railway Inn0.2 km
- The Admiral Hornblower0.1 km
- The Grainstore Brewery0.2 km
- Catmose Club0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- 10 Dining Street0.1 km
- Angler (Orbis Oakham)0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.3 km
- Costa0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bar B Q House0.0 km
- Eastern Delight0.0 km
- Happy Wok0.3 km
- Hoagies0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wisteria Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakham0.2 km
- Melton Mowbray14.4 km
- Stamford17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Oakham Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE156AX · Data under Open Government Licence