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About

Asfordby ward lies on the western edge of Melton Mowbray, primarily consisting of the village of Asfordby itself. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, set within the wider rural landscape of Leicestershire. The ward includes the separate, smaller settlement of Asfordby Hill. Its layout reflects a mix of older village cores and more modern housing developments, creating a settled community atmosphere.

The physical geography is defined by the River Wreake, which curves through the southern part of the ward. A notable local feature is the former Asfordby Superpit deep coal mine site, which has now been largely reclaimed and landscaped. This history contrasts with the current agricultural surroundings. The area is connected to Melton Mowbray by the main Asfordby Road, serving as a key transport link for residents.

Area overview

On average Asfordby has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Asfordby is £55,842 per year. The median sale price in Asfordby is £231,250 (around £259 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £184,583 and £272,500. There are 2 schools in Asfordby: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Asfordby is home to around 3,603 people, with a population density of about 340.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Asfordby Population
3,603
Population density
340.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.31(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.82(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.16(+23%)
Public order
5.55(-20%)
Other theft
5.55(-3%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,413
94.78%
Other White
68
1.89%
Indian
20
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.47%
Total population: 3,601

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
760
25.8%
Level 3 (A level)
581
19.72%
No qualifications
569
19.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
464
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
299
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 2,946

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
593
36.31%
Owns with a mortgage
564
34.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
167
10.23%
Social rents from council
156
9.55%
Other social rented
85
5.21%
Total households: 1,633

Property prices in Asfordby

Median price: £231,250
Price per sq ft: £259
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £273K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £231,250 (about £259 per square foot) in Asfordby area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Asfordby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£293,725£272
Semi-Detached27£230,000£264
Terraced17£177,500£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Asfordby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Asfordby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219,950£157,000£134,500
2017£218,000£155,000£126,000
2018£255,000£174,500£141,500
2019£258,000£191,000£150,000
2020£264,950£182,725£145,000
2021£310,000£204,950£155,500
2022£290,000£225,000£167,750
2023£329,975£229,950£159,950
2024£293,500£222,000£188,500
2025£315,750£226,500£165,000
2026£295,000£235,000£178,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Asfordby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Asfordby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£176£159
2017£221£168£170
2018£221£187£215
2019£246£232£180
2020£278£210£180
2021£274£245£208
2022£290£253£219
2023£289£261£214
2024£293£254£229
2025£284£247£239
2026£268£269£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Asfordby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Asfordby in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Melton district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,049
Band H£4,859

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Asfordby ward.

Local councillors

Margaret Clay

Asfordby - Elected 2 Nov 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Asfordby

Is Asfordby safe?

Asfordby records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Asfordby?

The median sale price in Asfordby is £231,250 (about £259 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Asfordby?

Asfordby has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Asfordby?

Asfordby scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Asfordby sits around rank 19,053 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Asfordby?

The average household income in Asfordby is around £55,842 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Asfordby?

Asfordby is represented by 1 elected councillor: Margaret Clay (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Asfordby

LE143JL

Welby Lane

LE143SB

Meadow Close

LE143TA

Ridings Close

LE143UD

Morris Cam Walk

LE143SY

Bypass Road

LE143XZ

Field Close

LE143EL

Asfordby

LE143UH

Flint Drive

LE142NS

Hoby Road

LE143DF

Saxelby Road

LE143QX

Melton Road

LE143YE

Bradgate Lane

LE143JP

St Bartholomews Way

LE143SP

Main Road

LE143RZ

Main Street

LE143EJ

Asfordby

LE143TP

Loughborough Road

LE143UB

Hazlewood Crescent

LE143TZ

Wreake Crescent

LE143TT

Main Street

LE143SJ

Rosebery Avenue

LE143SD

Riverside Walk

LE143YP

Whitlock Way

LE143TX

Southview

LE143BS

Park View

LE143RD

Welby Road

LE143RT

Brook Lane

LE143UF

The Grove

LE143TQ

Chadwell Close

LE143YU

Bypass Road

LE143QY

St Johns Road

LE143BT

River Close

LE143YS

Bradgate Lane

LE143RB

Welby Road

LE143UE

Western Road

LE143YJ

Prince Charles Street

LE143SA

Main Street

LE143UJ

Red Deer Close

LE143YF

Burnaby Place

LE143YN

Regency Road

LE143RY

Jubilee Avenue

LE143QS

Crompton Road

LE143UA

Finch Walk

LE143SG

New Street

LE143TU

Saxelby Road

LE143TF

All Saints Close

LE143TW

Klondyke Way

LE143SH

Pump Lane

LE143QZ

South Street

LE143UG

Sarson Close

LE143RE

Welby Road

LE143SU

Hall Drive

LE143TG

Asfordby Place

LE143YL

Regency Road

LE143SL

Station Lane

LE143RS

Brook Crescent

LE143YA

Bradgate Lane

LE143RX

Dalgliesh Way

LE143RA

Stanton Road

LE143YX

Recreation Way

LE143NL

North View Close

LE143YH

Princess Ann Square

LE143EF

Welby Lane

LE143RF

West Side

LE143TY

Townend Close

LE143EP

Asfordby

LE143YQ

The Crescent

LE143RH

Marriott Close

LE143BP

Moncrief Drive

LE143TH

Debdale Place

LE143YW

Regency Road

LE143TR

Loughborough Road

LE143SW

Main Road

LE143TS

Main Street

LE143AX

Asfordby

LE143RG

Dwyers Close

LE143TN

Klondyke Way

LE143SE

Harland Close

LE143YR

Woodhouse Road

LE143XY

Leah Way

LE143TJ

Glendon Close

LE143XW

Sunset Drive

LE143RU

Church Lane

LE143SF

Mill Lane

LE143SQ

North Street

LE143QL

Houghton Close

LE143YD

Bradgate Lane

LE143RW

Cowman Close

LE143TL

Hoby Road

LE143YB

Bradgate Lane

LE143YG

Charnwood Avenue

LE143QT

Glebe Road

LE143YT

Antill Close