Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine
Rutland 002 · 6 sub-areas · 8,521 residents
Rutland 002 covers a rural stretch of Rutland in the East Midlands, home to around 8,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £845 a month — well below the national average and a fraction of what you'd pay in a major city. Over seven in ten residents own their home, making this one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of the East Midlands.
Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine is a settled residential pocket of Rutland. The bigger gravitational centre is Birmingham, around 99 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £968 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine in Rutland
Living in Oakham West, Langham & Whissendine
Rutland 002 is quintessentially rural England — low-density, owner-occupied, and noticeably quiet compared to almost anywhere else in the East Midlands. With roughly 8,500 residents spread across a largely countryside area, the pace is slow by design. Crime runs at around 50 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK average of roughly 80, which reflects both the community character and the low footfall typical of rural areas.
The cost of living here is considerably lower than in most parts of England. A two-bedroom home runs about £845 a month, and you can find a one-bedroom for around £680 — figures that compare very favourably against the UK's national two-bed median of around £1,200. The trade-off is that this affordability comes with genuine remoteness: the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.3 km away (about a 28-minute walk), and Birmingham is around 104 minutes by public transport.
The population skews older than many urban areas. Nearly a quarter of residents are over 65, and the largest working-age bracket is the 50–64 group at just under 20%. Families are present — around one in five households has a couple with children — but this isn't a place dominated by young professionals or students. Just over 17% of residents are aged 18–34. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 37% of adults, modestly above the national average, which points to a settled, professional-leaning population.
Working from home is unusually common here: nearly 31% of residents work from home, and just 0.5% travel by public transport. The car is the default, with almost 55% driving to work. If you're reliant on public transport for your commute, this isn't an easy base. But if you work remotely or drive, the combination of low rents, low crime, and access to open countryside is hard to beat. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Rutland 002 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's quiet, safe, and affordable — crime sits well below the UK average and rents are notably lower than in most English areas. The trade-off is genuine rurality: limited public transport, fewer amenities on your doorstep, and a population that skews older. If you work remotely or drive, it's a strong option.
- What is the rent in Rutland 002?
- A one-bedroom home runs about £680 a month, a two-bedroom around £845, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,000. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 5.8% over the past year, so expect continued upward pressure.
- Is Rutland 002 safe?
- Yes — it's one of the safer parts of the East Midlands. Crime runs at around 50 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, compared to a UK average of roughly 80. The area also sits in the top two deprivation deciles nationally, which correlates strongly with lower crime rates.
- What's the commute from Rutland 002 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 104 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.3 km from a typical address — about a 28-minute walk or a short drive. Most residents here drive rather than commute by rail; only 0.5% use public transport for their journey to work.
- Who lives in Rutland 002?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a quarter of residents are over 65, and around 71% own their home. It's a professional-leaning population — about 37% hold degree-level qualifications — but not a young or renter-heavy one. Around 31% work from home, reflecting the commute challenges of rural Rutland.
- What schools are near Rutland 002?
- There are 17 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 12% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 2 km away. If school quality is a priority, it's worth checking individual Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries carefully before choosing an address.
- Is Rutland 002 good for remote workers?
- It suits remote workers well. Around 31% of residents already work from home — one of the higher rates in the East Midlands. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 99.4% of premises, and no properties fall below minimum speed standards. The rural setting and low rents make it an attractive base if you don't need to commute daily.