Old School Close North Luffenham, Rutland
6 addresses across 1 postcode (LE15), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 33200452.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £235,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 B; Band D in Rutland costs £2,738 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 9.7 km (6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 83 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Empingham Medical Centre, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £287,500 | £287,500 | £287,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £172,727 | £172,727 | £172,727 |
| 2001 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £92,000 | £69,000 | £115,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2025 | 2 LE15 8LG | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | 3 LE15 8LG | Terraced | £287,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 5 LE15 8LG | Other | £265,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jun 2005 | 1 LE15 8LG | Terraced | £172,727 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 2 LE15 8LG | Terraced | £149,950 | |
| 22 Oct 1998 | 3 LE15 8LG | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 2 LE15 8LG | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 7 Feb 1996 | 4 LE15 8LG | Semi-detached | £115,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 B (29% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, North Luffenham (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1-3, OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, grade II
- GAZEBO, GATE PIERS AND WALL AT LUFFENHAM HALL, grade II
- SYCAMORE COTTAGE, grade II
- THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Pinfold Close, North Luffenham: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 83 m and 86 m above sea level (84 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE15 8LG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oakham 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School North Luffenham | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stamford | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 53.3 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Empingham Medical Centre | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Ashdale Pharmacy | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rutland Dental Care | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Rutland Hospital | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Police station | Oakham Police Station | 9.4 km (5.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,770 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Oval Recreation Ground 3.0 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 320 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Barn at Luffenham Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 100 m south. 48 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barn at Luffenham Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m south |
| Luffenham Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 140 m south |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 160 m south-west |
| Bede House Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m west |
| Moated site at North Luffenham | Scheduled monument | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Earthwork in Morcott Spinney | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sculthorpe Spinney | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Nine Acre Spinney | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| River Gwash (South Arm) | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Barnhill Creek | Tidal water | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Bunker's Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Ltd at North Luffenham Primary School LE15 8JR | School/college/university | 20 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Breakfast & afterschool club @St Mary & St Johns Primary School LE15 8JR | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Little Saints pre-school at St Mary And St Johns CEVA Primary School LE15 8JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| The Horse and Panniers Guest House LE15 8JR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| The Fox LE15 8LE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kings Road (4); On or near Deweys Close (2); On or near Johnson Close (2); On or near Swann Close (2); On or near Pinfold Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 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) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- LE15 8LG: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Church Street · Deweys Close · Butt Lane · Chapel Lane · Johnson Close · Swann Close · Pinfold Close · Ancaster Way · The Jetties · Sycamore Road · Oval Close · Kings Road
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.