LE15 6BD is a well-regarded residential area on White Lion Gardens, 1.2km from Barleythorpe in Oakham. Administratively it sits within Oakham North East ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.
Day-to-day life in LE15 6BD has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE15 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00187510 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITE LION GARDENS, LE15 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE LION GARDENS, LE15 6BD.
129
49
£ 44,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE15 6BD 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
LE15 6BD is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 6BD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE15 6BD is moderate at 70 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
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Lily and Honey0.2 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Oakham Supermarket Ltd0.1 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bill's Bar0.1 km
- Railway Inn0.2 km
- The Admiral Hornblower0.2 km
- The Grainstore Brewery0.2 km
- Catmose Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- 10 Dining Street0.2 km
- Angler (Orbis Oakham)0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.4 km
- Costa0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bar B Q House0.0 km
- Eastern Delight0.0 km
- Happy Wok0.3 km
- Hoagies0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wisteria Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakham0.2 km
- Melton Mowbray14.4 km
- Stamford17.3 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: LE156BD · Data under Open Government Licence