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LE15

OAKHAM

Leicestershire, East Midlands, England

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LE15 is the postcode district for OAKHAM, located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

Avg price £435,569
1yr change ▼ 7.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£435,569

▼ 7.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

52% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

258 Mbps

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.

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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

£422K £431K £439K £448K £457K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

54,052

Population

67

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.

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258.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LE15 OAKHAM

What is the average house price in LE15 OAKHAM?
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 OAKHAM 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 is the population of LE15 OAKHAM?
The population of LE15 (OAKHAM) is approximately 54,052 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LE15 OAKHAM?
There are 24 schools in or near LE15. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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