Hectors Way, Oakham, LE15 6JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LE15 6JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.1%	54.2%	0.1%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	45.9%	45.8%	-0.1%	49.0%	-3.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LE15 6JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.1%	27%	1.9%	37.9%	-10.9%
Married: Opposite sex	53.1%	51.2%	-1.9%	44.2%	7.0%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.2%	3.1%	-1.1%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	14.8%	14.7%	-0.1%	9.1%	5.6%
Widowed	2.6%	4.1%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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	37.7%	43.3%	5.6%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	39.5%	35.9%	-3.6%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	18.8%	14%	-4.8%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	3.7%	5.1%	1.4%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.4%	25.2%	-1.2%	18.2%	7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	11.7%	-6.0%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	13.4%	-4.3%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	8.1%	5.2%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	18.1%	5.6%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	21.5%	2.2%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	3.5%	2%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.9%	99%	0.1%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.3%	97.2%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	97.5%	0.2%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
No passport held	19.5%	13.5%	6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Hectors Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hectors Way was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Barleythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Hectors Way has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Barleythorpe and the 50th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Rutland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£45,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LE15 6JZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hectors Way are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rutland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hectors Way, Oakham, LE15 6JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LE15 6JZ

Average Price
£295,077

Semi-Detached
£350,038

Terraced
£213,228

Detached
£386,280

Flats/Maisonettes
£180,465

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hectors Way

Average Price
£299,756

Semi-Detached
£314,052

Terraced
£228,371

Detached
£370,750

Flats/Maisonettes
£157,186

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hectors WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Hectors Way, Oakham, Rutland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£178,000	2024-10-23	£157,886
37 Hectors Way, Oakham, Rutland Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2023-05-09	£347,060
9 Hectors Way, Oakham, Rutland Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-04-24	£341,268
19 Hectors Way, Oakham, Rutland Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-09-02	£203,836
16 Hectors Way, Oakham, Rutland Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-08-25	£250,593

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LE15 6JZ

Employment

LE15 6JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	55
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Education	42
Manufacturing	29
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	13
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ferrers Primary School Cold Overton Road , LE15 6NU	- not rated	187 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catmose Primary Sandringham Close , LE15 6SH	- not rated	662 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Catmose Primary Sandringham Close , LE15 6SH	3out of 4	662 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooke Hill Academy Brooke Road , LE15 6HQ	3out of 4	1,351 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooke Hill Primary School Brooke Road , LE15 6HQ	- not rated	1,351 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Catmose College Cold Overton Road , LE15 6NU	- not rated	354 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Catmose College Huntsmans Drive , LE15 6RP	4out of 4	587 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harington School Huntsmans Drive , Catmose Campus LE15 6RP	- not rated	518 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rutland College Barleythorpe Road , LE15 6QH	- not rated	922 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooke Priory School Station Approach , LE15 6QW	- not rated	1,026 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakham School Chapel Close , LE15 6DT	- not rated	1,283 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Shires at Oakham 3 Uppingham Road , Oakham LE15 6JB	- not rated	1,524 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Parks School Burley Road , LE15 6GY	- not rated	1,649 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Grange Therapeutic School 15 - 17 Somerby Road , Knossington LE15 8LY	- not rated	5,384 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Duke	The Royal Duke, 8 West Road	713 yd
Mini Monsters	Units 1 And 2 Long Row Business Park, Long Row	769 yd
Oakham Refill Shoppe	2 Melton Road	959 yd
Red India limited	26 Melton Road	959 yd
10 Dining Street	8 New Street	1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Grainstore Brewery	The Grainstore Brewery, Station Approach	893 yd
Jinky's	14-16 Melton Road	959 yd
Bill's Bar	2-4 Grosvenor House, Melton Road	1,003 yd
The Wheatsheaf	The Wheatsheaf, 2-4 Northgate	1,025 yd
Railway Inn	The Railway, Station Road	1,090 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
West End Fish Bar	28 Cold Overton Road	614 yd
The Golden Dragon	2 West Road	713 yd
Bar B Q House	10 Melton Road	959 yd
Shanghai	38 Melton Road	959 yd
Domino's Pizza	34 Melton Road	959 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative Society	83 Braunston Road		655 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Body Power Fitness (Closed) Princess Avenue	health and fitness suite	416 yd
Catmose College HUNTSMANS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	439 yd
Catmose Primary SANDRINGHAM CLOSE	grass pitches	676 yd
Oakham Rugby Football Club (Closed) Land's End Way	grass pitches	868 yd
Rutland County College (Closed) Barleythorpe Road	grass pitches	924 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LE15 6JZ