LE15 6AR is a well-regarded residential area on High Street in Oakham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Oakham North East ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE15 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00187459 (shared with 259 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LE15 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LE15 6AR.
495
24
£ 44,400 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LE15 6AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LE15 6AR is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE15 6AR. The average age is 24.2. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LE15 6AR 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.
school Local Schools
Oakham CofE Primary School
The Parks School
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Catmose College
Brooke Hill Academy
Catmose Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Lily and Honey0.1 km
- McColls0.0 km
- Oakham Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bill's Bar0.3 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- The Admiral Hornblower0.2 km
- The Grainstore Brewery0.5 km
- Crown Tavern Bar0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 10 Dining Street0.2 km
- Angler (Orbis Oakham)0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.1 km
- Costa0.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bar B Q House0.3 km
- Eastern Delight0.3 km
- Happy Wok0.0 km
- Hoagies0.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wisteria Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakham0.5 km
- Melton Mowbray14.7 km
- Stamford17.0 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Oakham Library0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LE156AR · Data under Open Government Licence