Living in Oakham
Oakham is in Rutland.
Oakham. It is known for its strong high street.
Where is Oakham?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Rutland
- Region
- East Midlands
- Nation
- England
Oakham at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Around average for the region
- Typical sale price: around £290k (median of 630 sales across the built-up area)
What Oakham is known for
- Strong high street
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakham like to live in?
It is known for its strong high street. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 51.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Oakham is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is around average for the region.
What is Oakham known for?
Oakham is known for strong high street.
Is Oakham good for families?
Families in Oakham have 4 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 51.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Oakham is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Oakham likely to suit?
Oakham may suit people who value 4 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Oakham?
Schools here perform strongly. Oakham has 4 rated schools within reach.
Is Oakham a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 51.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Oakham is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Oakham?
Homes in Oakham typically sell for around £290k, which is around average for the region. Median of 630 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Oakham?
Oakham is located in Rutland, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.