LE15 6BJ is a sought-after residential area on Jay 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 6BJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k. 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 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00069600 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAY CLOSE, LE15 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAY CLOSE, LE15 6BJ.
298
47
£ 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
LE15 6BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE15 6BJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 387,500
6 sales · Mean £ 418,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE15 6BJ has low crime rates — 10 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
9 nearby- Central England Co-Operative Society0.6 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- That’s Nice That0.9 km
- Walkers of Oakham1.0 km
- Warner's Traditional Sweet Shop0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Railway Inn0.9 km
- Crown Tavern Bar1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Everest Lounge0.9 km
- Fillings Road Cafe0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hoagies1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants1.0 km
- Oakham Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakham1.0 km
- Melton Mowbray14.4 km
- Stamford16.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ladywell0.3 km
- Oakfield0.3 km
- Ladywell0.3 km
- Chip Shop0.5 km
- Withers Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LE156BJ · Data under Open Government Licence