LE15 6BQ is a sought-after residential area on South Street, 1.5km from Barleythorpe in Oakham. Administratively it sits within Oakham South ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE15, LE15 6BQ offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, down 49.3% 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 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00187352 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH STREET, LE15 6BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, LE15 6BQ.
181
60
£ 44,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE15 6BQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LE15 6BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 60, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 49.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE15 6BQ. The average age is 59.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Flat
£ 140,000
4 sales · Mean £ 167,750
Detached
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE15 6BQ is moderate at 52 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
Brooke Hill Academy
Catmose Primary
Catmose College
Oakham CofE Primary School
The Parks School
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Lily and Honey0.1 km
- McColls0.1 km
- Oakham Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bill's Bar0.3 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- The Admiral Hornblower0.1 km
- The Grainstore Brewery0.5 km
- Crown Tavern Bar0.2 km
- + 5 more
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
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bar B Q House0.3 km
- Eastern Delight0.3 km
- Happy Wok0.1 km
- Hoagies0.2 km
- Rutland Balti House0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wisteria Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakham0.4 km
- Melton Mowbray14.7 km
- Stamford17.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Oakham Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE156BQ · Data under Open Government Licence