Main Street is in Market Overton, Oakham and in Rutland district. LE15 7PL is located in the Cottesmore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rutland and Melton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Market Overton, Oakham, LE15 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE15 7PD, LE15 7PJ, LE15 7PT, LE15 7PH, LE15 7PY, LE15 7PS, LE15 7PX, LE15 7PQ, LE15 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LE15 7PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 7PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 24.7% | 27.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 59.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 51.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 38.5% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.9% | 19% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 38.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 93.2% | 93.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 93.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Wymondham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Wymondham and the 20th lowest crime rate of 190 local areas in Melton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-12-04 | £142,747 |
| 20 Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-01 | £324,298 |
| 7 Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Detached, an established residential building | £921,000 | 2021-04-12 | £1,015,434 |
| 20 Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2020-08-28 | £165,929 |
| 21 Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-08-17 | £596,093 |
LE15 7PL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LE15 7PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore Academy Kendrew Barracks , Cottesmore LE15 7BA | 2out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Mill Lane , Cottesmore LE15 7DL | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham Glebe Lane , Wymondham LE14 2AF | 2out of 4 | 5,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Witham Academy Water Lane , South Witham NG33 5PH | 1out of 4 | 5,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Trust Cafe | The Lodge, Main Street | 31 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | The Black Bull Inn, 2 Teigh Road | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Market Overton Cricket Club THISTLETON ROAD | grass pitches | 473 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.