LE15 6BE is a sought-after residential area on Plover Close in Oakham. Administratively it sits within Oakham North East ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE15, LE15 6BE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 6.8% 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 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00069600 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLOVER CLOSE, LE15 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOVER CLOSE, LE15 6BE.
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£ 44,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE15 6BE combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£230k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE15 6BE. The average age is 46.5. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 204,000
16 sales · Mean £ 206,671
Terraced
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 216,833
Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE15 6BE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakham CofE Primary School
The Parks School
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Catmose College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Central England Co-Operative Society0.6 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- That’s Nice That0.8 km
- The Mace Shop0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Railway Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Fillings Road Cafe0.8 km
- Wilson Vale Catering Management at Lands End0.8 km
- Central England Co-Operative Cafe0.6 km
- Hungry Bird0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
- Oakham Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakham1.1 km
- Melton Mowbray14.3 km
- Stamford16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oakfield0.2 km
- Withers Close0.4 km
- Ladywell0.4 km
- Ladywell0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LE156BE · Data under Open Government Licence