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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 £291,500 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £247,250 and £375,000. 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: £291,500
Price per sq ft: £300
Sales (last 12 months): 68
Typical range (middle 50%): £247K – £375K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £291,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Bottesford area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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
Detached40£331,250£312
Terraced3£249,995£252
Semi-Detached24£247,750£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£247,250£250,000
2026£320,000£244,000£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£306£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