LE15 — OAKHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LE15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LE15 is £435,569, which is 25% above the Leicestershire average of £348,118.

Properties in LE15 cost 51.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LE15 have fallen 7.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£555,356	754
Semi-detached	£309,334	359
Terraced	£280,417	346
Flat	£189,329	100
All types	£435,569	1644

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LE15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LE15 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LE15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LE15 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Uppingham School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Oakham School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Grange Therapeutic School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Brooke Priory School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

54,052

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LE15 are 258.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 86% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

258.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LE15 is collected by Melton. The Band D rate is £2,140/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LE15 — OAKHAM

Area Summary

LE15 (OAKHAM) offers above-average property prices (£435,569, 52% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 24 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (258 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LE14

MELTON MOWBRAY

£392K

▲ 8.1% YoY

LE16

MARKET HARBOROUGH

£411K

▼ 2.0% YoY

LE17

LUTTERWORTH

£443K

▲ 3.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LE15?

The average house price in LE15 (OAKHAM) is £435,569, based on 1644 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 52% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.3% over the past year.

Is LE15 a safe area to live?

Crime in LE15 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LE15?

There are 24 schools in or near LE15. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LE15?

Council tax in LE15 is collected by Melton. The Band D rate is £2,140 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LE15?

The average broadband download speed in LE15 is 258 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 60%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LE15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in LE15 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 54,052.