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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. Approximately 7.7% 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. There are 3 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
7.7%
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

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Bottesford area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bottesford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached27£375,000£3,406
Flats1£157,000£2,343
Semi-Detached22£250,000£3,144
Terraced3£183,310£2,717

10 years median price trend in Bottesford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bottesford.

All postcodes in Bottesford

NG130GD

Patchetts Close

NG130DH

Barkestone Lane

NG130EQ

Bottesford

NG130ER

Stroud Court

NG130EE

Grantham Road

NG130ES

Marsh Court

NG130BP

North Crescent

NG130JB

Belvoir Road

NG130DN

Beckingthorpe Drive

NG130DB

Wyggeston Road

NG130BL

Belvoir Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.