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.
PENN STREET, LE15 6BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENN STREET, LE15 6BB.
238
54
£ 44,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brooke Hill Academy
Catmose Primary
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oakham CofE Primary School
The Parks School
Catmose College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wisteria Hotel0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LE156BB · Data under Open Government Licence