Postcode Analysis Rutland, East Midlands

HERON ROAD, LE15 6BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON ROAD, LE15 6BN.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LE15 6BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £436k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 40.2% year-on-year.

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

LE15 6BN is a sought-after residential area on Heron Road 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 6BN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k, down 40.2% 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 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00069600 (shared with 7 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 6BN. 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

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 324,000

7 sales · Mean £ 357,285

Semi-Detached

£ 191,000

3 sales · Mean £ 209,333

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

LE15 6BN has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Oakham CofE Primary School

Good254 pupils0.4 km
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The Parks School

Outstanding8 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good145 pupils0.7 km
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Catmose College

Outstanding1018 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Central England Co-Operative Society0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • That’s Nice That0.9 km
  • Warner's Traditional Sweet Shop1.0 km
  • Curtis of Lincoln1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Railway Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Castle cottage at Oakham Castle1.0 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Everest Lounge1.0 km
  • Fillings Road Cafe0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants1.0 km
  • Oakham Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oakham1.1 km
  • Melton Mowbray14.4 km
  • Stamford16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakfield0.3 km
  • Ladywell0.3 km
  • Ladywell0.4 km
  • Withers Close0.5 km
  • Co-op Superstore0.5 km