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About

Bottesford ward sits in the far northeast of the Melton borough, bordering Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. The area is primarily agricultural, with the village of Bottesford itself serving as the main settlement. It is a junction point for several key roads, including the A52, which connects to wider regional networks.

The local landscape is defined by the River Devon, which forms part of the county boundary. The area contains several smaller villages and hamlets, such as Muston and Normanton, set within farming countryside. Historically, it was part of the ancient Forest of Arden, and the parish church of St Mary's in Bottesford is known for its collection of alabaster monuments to the Earls of Rutland.

Area overview

On average Bottesford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bottesford is £60,937 per year. The median sale price in Bottesford is £290,000 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,750 and £365,625. There are 2 schools in Bottesford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bottesford is home to around 3,687 people, with a population density of about 136.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bottesford Population
3,687
Population density
136.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.92(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.8(-8%)
Other theft
3.8(-33%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,556
96.45%
Other White
44
1.19%
Irish
18
0.49%
Indian
13
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.33%
Total population: 3,687

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,113
36.05%
Level 3 (A level)
533
17.27%
No qualifications
479
15.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
440
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
236
7.64%
Total 16+ residents: 3,087

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
763
46.55%
Owns with a mortgage
510
31.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
176
10.74%
Social rents from council
77
4.7%
Other social rented
51
3.11%
Total households: 1,639

Property prices in Bottesford

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £302
Sales (last 12 months): 59
Typical range (middle 50%): £246K – £366K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Bottesford area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bottesford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£321,250£313
Terraced3£249,995£252
Semi-Detached21£249,000£265
Flats1£157,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bottesford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bottesford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286,498£182,000£153,000
2017£340,498£190,000£195,000
2018£275,000£195,000£195,000
2019£318,000£194,000£207,500
2020£315,000£220,000£235,000
2021£325,000£239,500£221,975
2022£345,000£239,000£210,000
2023£375,000£255,000£240,000
2024£344,000£243,100£230,000
2025£375,000£250,000£250,000
2026£310,000£237,000£249,995
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bottesford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bottesford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£220£145
2017£236£195£235
2018£250£221£228
2019£241£194£178
2020£270£250£263
2021£282£251£237
2022£300£285£269
2023£314£240£292
2024£305£249£260
2025£304£269£249
2026£312£251£363
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bottesford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bottesford 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 Bottesford ward.

Local councillors

Donald James Pritchett

Bottesford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jim Mason

Bottesford - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Bottesford

Is Bottesford safe?

Bottesford records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bottesford?

The median sale price in Bottesford is £290,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bottesford?

Bottesford has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Bottesford?

Bottesford scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bottesford sits around rank 27,021 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 Bottesford?

The average household income in Bottesford is around £60,937 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bottesford?

Bottesford is represented by 2 elected councillors: Donald James Pritchett (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jim Mason (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Bottesford

NG130FA

Sutton Close

NG130DL

Easthorpe View

NG130BU

Granby Drive

NG130GX

Hardy Close

NG130DD

Wyggeston Avenue

NG130BT

Granby Drive

NG130EL

Normanton Lane

NG130BN

Keel Drive

NG130EF

Vaughan Avenue

NG130EJ

Church Lane

NG130GY

Nottingham Road

NG130BQ

South Crescent

NG130FL

Spire View

NG130AQ

Bowbridge Lane

NG130HY

Calcraft Drive

NG130BH

Lime Grove

NG130DQ

Day Bell Close

NG130FR

Ash Grove

NG130FG

Easthorpe Lane

NG130BB

Toll Bar Avenue

NG130GT

Old Station Yard

NG130BA

West End Close

NG130JS

Bottesford

NG130AD

Granby Drive

NG130DZ

Castle View Road

NG130BY

Chapel Street

NG130AE

Church View

NG130FQ

The Green

NG130DG

Rutland Lane

NG130EP

Main Street

NG130AJ

Albert Street

NG130FB

Main Street

NG130DS

Easthorpe Road

NG130EW

School View

NG130JP

Bottesford

NG130EB

Station Road

NG130EX

Sheppards Court

NG130BF

Longhedge Lane

NG130EY

The Square

NG130DA

Rectory Lane

NG321NZ

Woolsthorpe Lane

NG130AG

Riverside Close

NG130BD

The Paddocks

NG130GU

Palmer Avenue

NG130FX

Howitts Road

NG130FN

Normanton Court

NG130AU

Orston Lane

NG130AY

Walnut Road

NG130EG

Grantham Road

NG130AS

Wimbishthorpe Close

NG130FJ

Skerry Lane

NG130FT

Roberts Drive

NG130DE

Wyggeston Terrace

NG130ED

Fleming Avenue

NG130BS

Silverwood Road

NG130FD

Church Lane

NG130AH

Queen Street

NG130AX

Barkestone Lane

NG130AL

Barkestone Lane

NG130DY

Muston Lane

NG130FS

Granary Close

NG130FH

Hoopers Close

NG130DX

Castle View Road

NG130AB

Hands Walk

NG130EH

Castle Close

NG130AF

Farm House Close

NG130EZ

Challands Drive

NG130FY

Beech Drive

NG130FF

Walkers Close

NG130HW

The Wickets

NG130AT

Riverside Walk

NG130FU

Jays Close

NG130HP

The Sands

NG130DU

Manor Road

NG130EU

Beacon View

NG130BW

Market Street

NG130DF

Grantham Road

NG130EA

Belvoir Road

NG130FE

Woolsthorpe Lane

NG130FZ

Stable Court

NG130GN

Woolsthorpe Road

NG130HS

Cover Drive

NG130AR

Pinfold Lane

NG130BZ

Devon Lane

NG130DP

Chestnut Close

NG130BJ

Rectory Court

NG130AZ

Bowbridge Gardens

NG130AA

High Street

NG130EN

Station Road

NG130BX

Church Street

NG130BE

Pinfold Close

NG130AP

Nottingham Road

NG130HZ

Freda Lane

NG130FP

Laurel Way

NG130ET

Winterbeck Close

NG130DR

St Marys Close

NG130AN

Walford Close

NG130JQ

Bottesford

NG130FW

Vine Close

NG130BG

Belvoir Road