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Oakham, United Kingdom
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Oakham is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,922. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 10,922 |
| Population Density | 8,337 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.6667°, -0.7333° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (793 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Oakham
Oakham is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,922. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Oakham vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Oakham vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 994 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 4,369 |
Property Tax
Climate in Oakham
Oakham has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 775 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.6667°N, 0.7333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Oakham has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 38°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8,337/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Oakham
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catmose Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Oakham Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Littles | - | - | - | - |
| Catmose College | - | - | - | - |
| Brooke Priory School | - | - | - | - |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Brooke Hill Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Oakham Shires School | - | - | - | - |
| Oakham School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Oakham
29 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) | information, local | AAC+ 101 kbps | |
| R5K Radio | edm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) | information, local | AAC 339 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Northants 96.6 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio UTSAV | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Sanskar Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EAVA FM | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Boomerang Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Gabbie's Doo | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beat Route Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio | 1950s, 50's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NREW Radio | ambient groove, background | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 103 The Eye | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rutland and Stamford Sound | - | MP3 | |
| Cross Counties Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Kohinoor Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Seerah | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Coalville Public Radio | variety | MP3 | |
| Usmani Mosque | islamic, islamic religion | MP3 | |
| Leicester Community Radio | community radio, leicester | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Sabras Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Satsang Radio | - | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio2Funky | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio LEAR | arts, culture | AAC 80 kbps | |
| Radio Horton | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Oakham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Heritage Centre | ||||
| Desborough Heritage Centre | ||||
| Foxton Inclined Plane Trust Museum | ||||
| Grantham Museum | ||||
| Harborough Museum | ||||
| Melton Carnegie Museum | ||||
| Priest's House (National Trust) | ||||
| Rocks by Rail | ||||
| Rothwell Arts and Heritage centre | ||||
| Rutland County Museum | ||||
| Woolsthorpe Manor (Isaac Newton's Birthplace) | ||||
| Workshop |
Libraries in Oakham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Danesholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Desborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grantham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ketton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Harborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Melton Mowbray Library and Adult Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Rothwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutland County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Uppingham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oakham
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corby Indoor Market | |||||
| Grimsby Fish | |||||
| Market Hall |
Hotels in Oakham
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Oakham
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Oakham
16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Oakham
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Oakham
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Oakham
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Oakham
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Oakham
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Oakham
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oakham
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Oakham
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Oakham
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Oakham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvoir Brewery | ||||
| Braybrooke Brewery | ||||
| Round Corner Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Oakham
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Oakham
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Coventry Airport | CVT | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Coningsby | QCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| (Duplicete)East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Acthorpe Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boston Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cadwell Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camp Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cowbit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crowland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Kirkby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enstone Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Fenland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Finmere Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Oakham
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Oakham Baptist Church | |
| Oakham Congregational Church | |
| Oakham Friends Meeting House | |
| Oakham Methodist Church | |
| Oakham School Chapel | |
| Saint Joseph's | |
| St Edmund's |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Oakham
What is the population of Oakham?
Oakham has a population of 10,922 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8,337 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Oakham expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Oakham?
Oakham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Oakham?
Oakham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 994 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Oakham?
The median home value in Oakham is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Oakham?
50.0% of adults in Oakham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Oakham?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.