Samuel Close Uppingham, Rutland
10 addresses across 3 postcodes (LE15), about 40 m long. USRN 33202091.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £160,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; 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 9 km (5.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 144 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Uppingham Surgery, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2017 | 1 LE15 9TB | Terraced | £160,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1976-1982 (2); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (8).
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 (28% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 15 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 9RH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LE15 9RR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 14 | unlikely |
| LE15 9TB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 144 m and 145 m above sea level (145 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE15 9RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE15 9RR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE15 9TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oakham 226,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Corby 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wheatley Avenue Uppingham | 180 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 48.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Uppingham Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashdale Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rutland Dental Care | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rutland Hospital | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Police station | Oakham Police Station | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,750 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,480 m² | 220 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,980 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 8, High Street West, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m south. 112 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 8, High Street West | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m south |
| Uppingham School: School Room | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Falcon Hotel Annexe Jt Backus Murray | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Uppingham Bookshop and the Sports Shop | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Castle Hill motte and bailey, Beaumont Chase | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Beast Hill | Hill | 380 m south-east |
| Ayston Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Bancroft Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| King's Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Wardley Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Hales Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppingham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 110 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leighfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Uppingham Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodestone House @ Farleigh Uppingham School LE15 9RW | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Kingswood Education Catering at Uppingham Primary School LE15 9RT | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Stepping Stones Nursery, Breakfast & after school club @ Uppingham sch LE15 9RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Knockout T/A Dreamy Treats T/A K.O’S Fish & Chips LE15 9RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Hannan's Spicy Cuisine LE15 9RL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Lodestone House @ Meadhurst Uppingham School LE15 9RL | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Little Angels LE15 9RL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Wisteria House Residential Care Home LE15 9RL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Lodestone House @ New House Uppingham School LE15 9SG | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Premier LE15 9RL | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Budgens at Central Garage Uppingham LE15 9RN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Exeter Arms LE15 9SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2024 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd LE15 9QD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Uppingham Welcome Minishop Ltd LE15 9QJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Lodestone House @ Constables Uppingham School LE15 9SE | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Belgrave Road (12); On or near Johnson Road (10); On or near Samuel Court (9); On or near Branston Road (8); On or near Ayston Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 9RH: 8 addresses
- LE15 9RR: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
- LE15 9TB: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Samuel Close · Thring Terrace · Metcalfe Crescent · Farleigh Court · Poplar Close · Willow Close · Johnson Road · Queen's Road · Belgrave Road · Branston Road · Deans Terrace · Caudebec Close
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.