Postcode Analysis Rutland, East Midlands

PENN STREET, LE15 6BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN STREET, LE15 6BB.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LE15 6BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £218k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 35.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE15 6BB is a sought-after residential area on Penn Street in Oakham. Administratively it sits within Oakham South ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.

LE15 6BB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 35.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LE15 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00187363 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE15 6BB. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 235,000

15 sales · Mean £ 232,963

Semi-Detached

£ 151,250

6 sales · Mean £ 173,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE15 6BB has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting52
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Brooke Hill Academy

Good333 pupils0.6 km
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Catmose Primary

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good145 pupils0.8 km
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Oakham CofE Primary School

Good254 pupils0.8 km
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The Parks School

Outstanding8 pupils0.8 km
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Catmose College

Outstanding1018 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Lily and Honey0.2 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • Oakham Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bill's Bar0.4 km
  • Railway Inn0.5 km
  • The Admiral Hornblower0.2 km
  • The Grainstore Brewery0.6 km
  • Crown Tavern Bar0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • 10 Dining Street0.2 km
  • Angler (Orbis Oakham)0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.2 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bar B Q House0.4 km
  • Eastern Delight0.4 km
  • Happy Wok0.2 km
  • Hoagies0.2 km
  • Rutland Balti House0.2 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wisteria Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oakham0.5 km
  • Melton Mowbray14.8 km
  • Stamford17.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Oakham Library0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.3 km