Redwing Close is in Oakham and in Rutland district. LE15 6DA is located in the Oakham North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rutland and Melton. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redwing Close, Oakham, LE15 6DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE15 6BX, LE15 6ES, LE15 6ER, LE15 6DD, LE15 6BY, LE15 6DL, LE15 6BU, LE15 6DB, LE15 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE15 6DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.6% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 29.1% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 48.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 10.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 48.1% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 15.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.3% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 40.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 95% | 94.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 90.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 90.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwing Close was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Oakham North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redwing Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Oakham North East and the 32nd highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Rutland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Redwing Close, Oakham, Rutland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2024-10-24 | £218,882 |
| 19 Redwing Close, Oakham, Rutland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2022-07-13 | £243,000 |
| 2 Redwing Close, Oakham, Rutland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-05-29 | £243,812 |
| 6 Redwing Close, Oakham, Rutland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-02-22 | £227,266 |
| 23 Redwing Close, Oakham, Rutland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-11-30 | £257,978 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham CofE Primary School Burley Road , LE15 6GY | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Willow Crescent , LE15 6EH | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catmose Primary Sandringham Close , LE15 6SH | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Hill Academy Brooke Road , LE15 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School 1 Burley Road , Langham LE15 7HY | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catmose College Huntsmans Drive , LE15 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harington School Huntsmans Drive , Catmose Campus LE15 6RP | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks School Burley Road , LE15 6GY | 4out of 4 | 333 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham School Chapel Close , LE15 6DT | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooke Priory School Station Approach , LE15 6QW | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shires at Oakham 3 Uppingham Road , Oakham LE15 6JB | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia Oakham | Superstore, Burley Road | 666 yd | |
| Hungry Bird | 2 Burley Road | 740 yd | |
| Hitchen's Barn | 12 Burley Road | 821 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 17-17a Market Place | 882 yd | |
| Castle Cottage at Oakham Castle | Oakham Castle, Castle Lane | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | The Railway, Station Road | 937 yd | |
| Crown Tavern Bar | 7 Crown Walk, High Street | 954 yd | |
| The Angler | 6 Mill Street | 983 yd | |
| The Captain Noel Newton | 55 High Street | 1,019 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 2-4 Northgate | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham Fish Bar | 20 Ashwell Road | 441 yd | |
| Hoagies | 31B High Street | 954 yd | |
| Oakham Chinese Takeaway | 9 Mill Street | 983 yd | |
| Amigos Pizzas | 12 Mill Street | 983 yd | |
| Rutland Balti House | 18 Mill Street | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Superstore, Burley Road | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham School (Wilson Pavilion) OAKHAM SCHOOL PAVILION OAKHAM SCHOOL PAVILION ASHWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Oakham School Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL KILBURN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 742 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.