England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Oakham.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Oakham landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£950 pcm
Leicester by rail
~30 min (Cross Country / East Midlands Railway)
Peterborough by rail
~30 min (Cross Country)
Oakham rental market, what landlords need to know
Oakham is a market town and the county town of Rutland — England's smallest county, with a population of approximately 42,000 for the whole county, of which Oakham accounts for approximately 11,000. Rutland is a unitary authority (Rutland County Council) and has retained its identity as a distinct county since 1997. Oakham is known for: Rutland Water (one of the largest man-made reservoirs in England by surface area — a major sailing, cycling, and nature reserve destination attracting significant visitor numbers); Oakham Castle (a 12th-century great hall; one of the finest examples of Norman domestic architecture in England); Uppingham School (a major independent school located 8 miles south in Uppingham; a significant employer in the area); and Oakham School (another prominent independent school in the town itself). Key employers: Rutland County Council (the county's main public employer; Oakham is the county town and administrative centre); Uppingham School and Oakham School (both large independent schools are significant employers across the county and town); healthcare (Rutland Memorial Hospital in Oakham — a community hospital; Leicester Royal Infirmary and Kettering General Hospital as the main acute hospitals ~30 miles south-west and ~25 miles south-east respectively); farming and agri-business (Rutland is predominantly agricultural; several large estates and arable farming operations); Rutland Water recreation and tourism sector. Rail: Oakham railway station on the Midland Main Line / Cross Country route (services to Leicester ~30 min; Melton Mowbray ~10 min; Peterborough ~30 min). Road: the A606 links Oakham west to Melton Mowbray and east to Stamford; the A6003 links south to Corby and Kettering. Rutland Water drives a strong lifestyle rental market — many renters are attracted to the outstanding countryside, low crime, and rural character of the smallest English county. Average rents for a 2-bed are £850–£1,050 pcm.
Essential documents for Oakham landlords
View all →Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement
The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.
Section 8 Notice Pack (All Grounds)
Every mandatory and discretionary ground on the new 2026 list, pre-labelled with the notice period, arrears threshold, and evidence block.
Landlord Annual Compliance Checklist
Annual walk-through of every compliance touchpoint: gas, electrical, EPC, smoke/CO, Right-to-Rent, deposit, licensing, database registration.
Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack
For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.
What changes for Oakham landlords on 1 May 2026
- → Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions permanently abolished, use Section 8
- → All new tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, no more ASTs
- → Rent increases via Section 13 only, contractual review clauses unenforceable
- → Pet requests must be considered, blanket ‘no pets’ policies are unlawful
- → Private landlord database registration coming, date TBC
Oakham landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Oakham?
No. Rutland County Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing in Oakham. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers. Oakham is England's smallest county town — low housing supply, proximity to Rutland Water, and a well-regarded independent school presence (Oakham School and Uppingham School 8 miles south) maintain strong rental demand.
What drives rental demand in Oakham?
Rutland County Council employees and public sector workers; Oakham School and Uppingham School staff (both are large independent schools employing hundreds of teachers and support staff); Leicester commuters (~30 min by Cross Country rail; also ~30 miles by A606 and A47); Peterborough commuters (~30 min by rail; major employers including the City Council, NHS, and logistics/warehousing sector); Rutland Water lifestyle renters (the reservoir attracts sailing, cycling, and birdwatching enthusiasts who prefer rural Rutland to urban Leicester or Peterborough); and farming and agri-business workers in the wider Rutland county area.