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About

Gaddesby ward encompasses a rural landscape of rolling farmland and small villages north of Melton Mowbray. The area is defined by its agricultural character, with fields and pastures dominating the view. Settlements like Gaddesby itself and Ashby Folville are compact, centred around historic churches and village greens. The local economy has strong ties to farming and land management.

A notable landmark is the distinctive church spire in Gaddesby village, which stands out across the open countryside. The ward includes several smaller hamlets and is crossed by quiet country lanes. The terrain features gentle valleys and small streams, contributing to its pastoral setting. Community life is focused within the individual villages that make up the ward.

Area overview

On average Gaddesby has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gaddesby is £56,612 per year. The median sale price in Gaddesby is £500,000 (around £315 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £316,250 and £568,750. There are 2 schools in Gaddesby: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gaddesby is home to around 1,703 people, with a population density of about 37.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gaddesby Population
1,703
Population density
37.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.16(-68%)
Other theft
4.7(-18%)
Burglary
4.7(+41%)
Vehicle crime
4.11(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,621
95.13%
Other White
39
2.29%
Indian
10
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.53%
Other Asian
7
0.41%
Total population: 1,704

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
591
40.07%
Level 3 (A level)
257
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
204
13.83%
No qualifications
189
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
117
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 1,475

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
364
49.12%
Owns with a mortgage
222
29.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
82
11.07%
Social rents from council
32
4.32%
Other forms of private rent
20
2.7%
Total households: 741

Property prices in Gaddesby

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £315
Sales (last 12 months): 18
Typical range (middle 50%): £316K – £569K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Gaddesby area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £980,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gaddesby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£505,000£316
Semi-Detached3£262,000£231
Terraced1£246,500£395

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gaddesby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaddesby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387,500£214,725—
2017£363,000£250,000£130,000
2018£450,000£260,000£315,000
2019£485,000£410,000£200,000
2020£430,000£322,000£406,250
2021£458,000£279,950£390,000
2022£575,500£258,000£255,000
2023£587,500£337,500—
2024£525,000£365,000£200,000
2025£510,000£265,000£395,000
2026£500,000£355,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaddesby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gaddesby.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£230£271
2017£244£202
2018£267£217
2019£240£250
2020£255£241
2021£288£213
2022£326£205
2023£354£295
2024£338£331
2025£313£267
2026£336£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gaddesby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gaddesby 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 Gaddesby ward.

Local councillors

Bob Child

Gaddesby - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Gaddesby

Is Gaddesby safe?

Gaddesby records about 31 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 Gaddesby?

The median sale price in Gaddesby is £500,000 (about £315 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gaddesby?

Gaddesby has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Gaddesby?

Gaddesby scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gaddesby sits around rank 23,454 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 Gaddesby?

The average household income in Gaddesby is around £56,612 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gaddesby?

Gaddesby is represented by 1 elected councillor: Bob Child (Conservative and Unionist Party).