Rutland
§ This page gives an overview of the Rutland local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Rutland is England’s smallest historic county and is often noted for its motto ʺMultum in Parvoʺ (Much in Little). Nestled between Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, its compact size belies its scenic charm, with Rutland Water—one of Europe’s largest artificial lakes—serving as a key attraction. The county town is Oakham, and the area maintains a strong rural character. Governed by the unitary Rutland County Council, it retains both administrative independence and traditional county status.
Rutland Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Rutland local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Rutland can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Rutland.
Key Facts about Rutland
What region is Rutland in? Rutland is in the East Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Rutland in? Rutland is in the county of Rutland.
Is Rutland a city? No, Rutland is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Rutland? The local government for this district is: Rutland County Council (Unitary Authority).
▶ Official website of Rutland County Council 🔗 rutland.gov.uk
Which police force covers Rutland? Policing in Rutland is provided by Leicestershire Police 🔗 leics.police.uk, which serves 9 local authority districts: Blaby ⁞ Charnwood ⁞ Harborough ⁞ Hinckley and Bosworth ⁞ Leicester ⁞ Melton ⁞ North West Leicestershire ⁞ Oadby and Wigston ⁞ Rutland.
Rutland in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Rutland is within one of ITLs Level 2 area, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, that contains the following 4 ITLs Level 3 areas:
(ITL 1) East Midlands
(ITL 2) ⇒ Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
(ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Leicester ⁞ Leicestershire CC and Rutland ⁞ West Northamptonshire ⁞ North Northamptonshire
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Rutland
Rutland is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Rutland
Rutland is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barleythorpe
- Braunston & Martinsthorpe
- Cottesmore
- Exton
- Greetham
- Ketton
- Langham
- Lyddington
- Normanton
- Oakham North East
- Oakham North West
- Oakham South
- Ryhall & Casterton
- Uppingham
- Whissendine
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Rutland
Rutland is fully parished: 57 civil parishes, listed A-Z below.
- Ashwell
- Ayston
- Barleythorpe
- Barrow
- Barrowden
- Beaumont Chase
- Belton-in-Rutland
- Bisbrooke
- Braunston-in-Rutland
- Brooke
- Burley
- Caldecott
- Clipsham
- Cottesmore
- Edith Weston
- Egleton
- Empingham
- Essendine
- Exton and Horn
- Glaston
- Great Casterton
- Greetham
- Gunthorpe
- Hambleton
- Ketton
- Langham
- Leighfield
- Little Casterton
- Lyddington
- Lyndon
- Manton
- Market Overton
- Martinsthorpe
- Morcott
- Normanton
- North Luffenham
- Oakham
- Pickworth
- Pilton
- Preston
- Ridlington
- Ryhall
- Seaton
- South Luffenham
- Stoke Dry
- Stretton
- Teigh
- Thistleton
- Thorpe by Water
- Tickencote
- Tinwell
- Tixover
- Uppingham
- Wardley
- Whissendine
- Whitwell
- Wing
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Rutland
Below is a list of post towns in Rutland, grouped by postcode area:
LE ▸ Oakham (LE15)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Rutland
Rutland covers 26 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barleythorpe
- Barrowden *
- Belton-in-Rutland *
- Braunston-in-Rutland
- Clipsham
- Cottesmore
- Edith Weston
- Empingham
- Essendine
- Exton (Rutland)
- Great Casterton
- Greetham
- Ketton *
- Langham (Rutland)
- Lyddington
- Manton (Rutland)
- Market Overton
- Morcott
- North Luffenham
- Oakham
- Ryhall
- South Luffenham
- Stamford *
- Uppingham
- Whissendine
- Wing (Rutland)
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Rutland.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Rutland
Rutland is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Rutland Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
East Midlands Railway ▸ Oakham (LE15 6QT)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Rutland compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Rutland compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Rutland has 15 electoral wards.
Rutland has a population of 41,443 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Rutland
This chart shows the population trend for Rutland from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Rutland can be found on the ONS statistics for Rutland.