Town Pop. 6,553

Living in Oakham: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Oakham is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 31/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That is the highest score of the 20 places in the LE15 postcode district. It scores 12 points above the LE15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its broadband score runs 71 points above the LE15 district's 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LE15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 175 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Shoplifting 70 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Other theft 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
other 121 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 59 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 36 crimes
  3. 3 Graffham Drive 24 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Ample 6
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 19

Services

Schools
38
5 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Catmose CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Brooke Hill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Catmose PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Oakham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary16.5 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,120 patients per GP
5dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 278 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed2%Retired31.8%Student5.4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Oakham 0.1 mi
Melton Mowbray 8.9 mi
Stamford 10.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 19.6 mi
J21 M1 20.1 mi
J21 M1 20.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 29
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 130
Takeaways Ample 18
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 119
Detached £387,500 48
Semi-detached £266,000 27
Terraced £225,000 33
Flat / Maisonette £137,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£130k £249k £372k £491k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Barleythorpe 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Langham (Rutland) 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Braunston-in-Rutland 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Manton (Rutland) 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Whissendine 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cottesmore 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Exton (Rutland) 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wing (Rutland) 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Market Overton 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Somerby 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Greetham 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Edith Weston 39 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakham a nice place to live?

Oakham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oakham is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Oakham?

Oakham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 515 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oakham?

Among the top-rated schools in Oakham are Catmose College, Brooke Hill Academy and Catmose Primary, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Oakham in total.

What are house prices like in Oakham?

The current median house price in Oakham is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £387,500, semi-detached £266,000, terraced £225,000, flat £137,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 119 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Oakham

LE15 41 ⇄

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