LE15 0SW is a sought-after residential area within the LE15 district of Rutland. Administratively it sits within Oakham South ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.
Day-to-day life in LE15 0SW has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0SW are sourced from Output Area E00187363 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LE15 0SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LE15 0SW.
238
54
£ 44,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LE15 0SW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE15 0SW. The average age is 53.9. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE15 0SW has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oakham CofE Primary School
The Parks School
Brooke Hill Academy
Catmose Primary
Catmose College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Lily and Honey0.4 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Oakham Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bill's Bar0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- The Admiral Hornblower0.5 km
- The Grainstore Brewery0.8 km
- Crown Tavern Bar0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 10 Dining Street0.5 km
- Angler (Orbis Oakham)0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.3 km
- Costa0.4 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bar B Q House0.6 km
- Eastern Delight0.6 km
- Happy Wok0.3 km
- Hoagies0.3 km
- Rutland Balti House0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wisteria Hotel0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakham0.7 km
- Melton Mowbray15.0 km
- Stamford16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Council Offices0.0 km
- Council Offices0.0 km
- Oakham Library0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE150SW · Data under Open Government Licence