LE15 6BF is a safe, established residential area on West Road, 1.2km from Barleythorpe in Oakham. Administratively it sits within Oakham North West ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LE15 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00069615 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST ROAD, LE15 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, LE15 6BF.
227
39
£ 45,400 /yr
52%
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 6BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 37% 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 6BF. The average age is 39.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
7 sales · Mean £ 109,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE15 6BF has low crime rates — 45 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
Catmose Primary
Catmose College
Brooke Hill Academy
Oakham CofE Primary School
The Parks School
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Lily and Honey0.5 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Oakham Supermarket Ltd0.4 km
- Okham Stores Ltd t/a Oakham Stores0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bill's Bar0.4 km
- Railway Inn0.6 km
- The Admiral Hornblower0.4 km
- The Grainstore Brewery0.5 km
- Crown Tavern Bar0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 10 Dining Street0.4 km
- Angler (Orbis Oakham)0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.7 km
- Costa0.6 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bar B Q House0.4 km
- Eastern Delight0.4 km
- Happy Wok0.6 km
- Hoagies0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurants1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wisteria Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Oakham0.4 km
- Melton Mowbray14.3 km
- Stamford17.5 km
Bus Stops
- Memorial Hospital0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Bus Station0.4 km
- Vale of Catmose College0.4 km
- Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LE156BF · Data under Open Government Licence