Rill Close Oakham, Rutland
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE15). USRN 33203368.
- Energy: 40 homes have an energy certificate (A: 40).
- 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 E; Band D in Rutland costs £2,738 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 91% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, and Cutts Close (2.0 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 102 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakham Medical Practice, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
40 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (32); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Flat (2). Built: 2026 (22); 2025 (18).
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 E (23% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Oakham (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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 33 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 1 very low.
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 6TY | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| LE15 6HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 102 m and 105 m above sea level (103 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE15 6HG | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oakham 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Melton Mowbray 257,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 15 km (9.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Oakham | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Street Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 44.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakham Medical Practice | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rutland Hospital | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Oakham Police Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakham Mini Shop, Oakham Cashzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cutts Close 2.0 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Willow Crescent Allotments 2.6 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Yule House, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 117 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Yule House | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Flores House | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Chapel of the Hospitallers of St John the Evangelist and St Anne | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Stocks | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Butter Cross and stocks | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Oakham motte and bailey castle and medieval gardens | Scheduled monument | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Covert | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Brooke Covert East | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Vale of Catmose | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Egleton Bay | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Brown's Island | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 18 |
| Under 55 | 40 | 23 |
1 of the street's 41 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 18 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Catmose Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Catmose College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakham CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harington School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Saxon Gardens LE15 6DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Brooke Hill Academy LE15 6HQ | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| The Shires at Oakham LE15 6JB | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd LE15 6BQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco LE15 6BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| French Cellar Ltd LE15 6EA | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Catmose Club LE15 6BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Rutland Balti House LE15 6EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| The Place LE15 6EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oakham Chinese Takeaway LE15 6EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Fika LE15 6EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Natures Dispensary LE15 6EA | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Amigos Pizzas LE15 6EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Ovation LE15 6AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Hambleton Bakery LE15 6AQ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bowling Green Close (5); On or near Dyrham Place (3); On or near Brooke Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 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) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
Nearby streets
Bowling Green Close · Cricket Lawns · Dyrham Place · Priors Close · Spinney Hill · The Vale · Tyne Road · The Dell · Crown Gardens · Glen Drive · Penn Street · Nene Crescent
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.