Lowther Close Langham, Rutland
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE15), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33200345.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £226,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 2, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Rutland costs £2,738 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 126 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakham Medical Practice, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 2013 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £124,995 | £124,995 | £124,995 |
| 2010 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £140,000 | £70,000 | £210,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £147,950 | £147,950 | £147,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £159,995 | £159,995 | £159,995 |
| 2002 | 2 | £85,000 | £60,000 | £110,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £58,625 | £54,750 | £62,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2021 | 10 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £226,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 2 LE15 7JJ | Terraced | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Apr 2014 | 5 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 30 Oct 2013 | 11 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2012 | 13 LE15 7JJ | Terraced | £124,995 | |
| 22 Jan 2010 | 11 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2008 | PLUM TREE HOUSE, 10A LE15 7JJ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2008 | 16 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 4 May 2007 | 5 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £147,950 | |
| 23 Sep 2005 | 13 LE15 7JJ | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2004 | 11 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £159,995 | |
| 14 Nov 2002 | 11 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2002 | 2 LE15 7JJ | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 9 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 16 LE15 7JJ | Semi-detached | £54,750 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (4); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Rutland in 2026-27: Band D £2,738 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,825 | £2,129 | £2,433 | £2,738 | £3,346 | £3,954 | £4,563 | £5,475 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (24% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Langham (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE15 7JJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LE15 7NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 126 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE15 7JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE15 7NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oakham 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Melton Mowbray 257,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Drive Langham | 110 m |
| Car parks | South Street Car Park | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 42 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oakham Medical Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | West Road Dental Practice | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Rutland Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Oakham Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakham Mini Shop, Oakham | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,770 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,170 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m north. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Ranksborough Gorse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Ranksborough Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Bottom Mill Covert | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Vale of Catmose | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rutland: see them on the Rutland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | No published inspection |
| Harington School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langham Nursery & Wrap Around Care LE15 7HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Wheatsheaf Inn LE15 7HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Kingswood Education Catering at Langham Primary School LE15 7HY | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Langham Village Hall LE15 7JE | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lowther Close (3); On or near Bridge Street (2); On or near Oakham Road (1); On or near Jubilee Drive (1); On or near Grange Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Jubilee Drive · Ruddle Way · Harewood Close · Grange Close · Bridge Street · Church Street · Well Street · The Rookery · Sharrads Way · Westons Lane · Fairfield Close · Mickley Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.