Postcode Analysis Rutland, East Midlands

KESTREL ROAD, LE15 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KESTREL ROAD, LE15 6BU.

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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 6BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £394k, 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 up 84.1% year-on-year.

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

LE15 6BU is a sought-after residential area on Kestrel 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 6BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, up 84.1% 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 6BU 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 6BU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 393,000

6 sales · Mean £ 395,283

Semi-Detached

£ 184,997

4 sales · Mean £ 187,373

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

LE15 6BU has low crime rates — 11 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 offences11
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Oakham CofE Primary School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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The Parks School

Outstanding8 pupils0.3 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good145 pupils0.6 km
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Catmose College

Outstanding1018 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Central England Co-Operative Society0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Stamford Heavenly Chocolates1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Railway Inn0.9 km
  • The Grainstore Brewery1.0 km
  • The Captain Noel Newton1.0 km
  • Crown Tavern Bar0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Angler (Orbis Oakham)1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Castle cottage at Oakham Castle0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Everest Lounge0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Happy Wok1.0 km
  • Hoagies0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants1.0 km
  • Rutland Balti House1.0 km
  • Teo Teo1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wisteria Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oakham1.0 km
  • Melton Mowbray14.5 km
  • Stamford16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ladywell0.2 km
  • Ladywell0.2 km
  • Oakfield0.3 km
  • Beech Road0.4 km
  • Chip Shop0.4 km