Postcode Analysis Rutland, East Midlands

SOUTH STREET, LE15 6BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, LE15 6BG.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE15 6BG 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LE15 6BG has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 52-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LE15 6BG is a well-regarded residential area on South Street, 1.4km from Barleythorpe in Oakham. Administratively it sits within Oakham North East ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LE15 6BG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.

Census 2021 statistics for LE15 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00069601 (shared with 17 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 6BG. The average age is 51.7. 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 Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 367,500

1 sales · Mean £ 367,500

Detached

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

Terraced

£ 192,500

5 sales · Mean £ 187,900

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

Crime around LE15 6BG is moderate at 57 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 offences80
Shoplifting52
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Catmose Primary

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Brooke Hill Academy

Good333 pupils0.7 km
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Catmose College

Outstanding1018 pupils0.7 km
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Oakham CofE Primary School

Good254 pupils0.7 km
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The Parks School

Outstanding8 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good145 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Lily and Honey0.0 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • Oakham Supermarket Ltd0.2 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bill's Bar0.2 km
  • Railway Inn0.4 km
  • The Admiral Hornblower0.1 km
  • The Grainstore Brewery0.5 km
  • Crown Tavern Bar0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • 10 Dining Street0.1 km
  • Angler (Orbis Oakham)0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.2 km
  • Costa0.2 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Bar B Q House0.3 km
  • Eastern Delight0.3 km
  • Happy Wok0.1 km
  • Hoagies0.1 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants1.0 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wisteria Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oakham0.4 km
  • Melton Mowbray14.6 km
  • Stamford17.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Oakham Library0.3 km