Main Street is in Barrowden, Oakham and in Rutland district. LE15 8EQ is located in the Ketton 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, Barrowden, Oakham, LE15 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE15 8EW, LE15 8ES, LE15 8EL, LE15 8EB, LE15 8AQ, LE15 8ER, LE15 8EF, LE15 8ET, LE15 8ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE15 8EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of LE15 8EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70% 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 | 15.8% | 17.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 70% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 25.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 52.8% | 48.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37.3% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around LE15 8EQ this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 6.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 54.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 94.9% | 92.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 70.7% | 46.2% | 24.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Ketton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Ketton and the 16th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Rutland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23C Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-09-18 | £464,610 |
| 21A Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-06-04 | £921,150 |
| Welland Farm Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Other, an established residential building | £3,540,000 | 2024-01-25 | £3,246,456 |
| 11 Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Detached, an established residential building | £1,875,000 | 2023-08-24 | £1,635,711 |
| 19A Main Street, Oakham, Rutland Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-10-28 | £312,752 |
LE15 8EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LE15 8EQ 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 8EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 175 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School Church Street , North Luffenham LE15 8JR | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Arms | Exeter Arms, 28 Main Street | 1 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wakerley And Barrowden Cricket Club CRICKET PAVILION CRICKET PAVILION WAKERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 494 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 | 57.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.5% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.