| Uppingham | |
|---|---|
 The Market Place and church | |
  Uppingham Location within Rutland | |
| Population | 4,745 Census 2011[1] |
| OS grid reference | SP865999 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | OAKHAM |
| Postcode district | LE15 |
| Dialling code | 01572 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Uppingham is a market town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Rutland, England, off the A47 between Leicester and Peterborough, 6 miles (10 km) south of Oakham. It had a population of 4,745 according to the 2011 census, estimated at 4,853 in 2019.[2]
The town is known for its eponymous public school. With its art galleries Uppingham has become a popular destination for art lovers. Uppingham was named "best place to live in the Midlands in 2022" by The Times newspaper,[3] who commented on the town by calling it "a discerning market town with art, heart and smarts — plus the magnificent Rutland Water".
- ^ "Uppingham" (PDF). Rutland County Council. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
Population 1991 3143; Population 2001 3947; Population 2011 4745
- ^ City Population. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ The Times. Retrieved 21 June 2022.