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About

The Melbourne ward encompasses the town of Melbourne and its surrounding rural settlements within South Derbyshire. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local retail, and significant green spaces, including Melbourne Pool. Agricultural land and smaller villages extend from the town's core, defining the ward's boundaries.

A notable landmark is Melbourne Hall, a historic country house with formal gardens dating to the early 18th century. The local economy includes light industry and services supporting the community. Regular markets and events are held in the town centre, reflecting its role as a focal point for the wider ward area.

Area overview

On average Melbourne has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melbourne is £60,348 per year. There are 2 schools in Melbourne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melbourne is home to around 5,538 people, with a population density of about 269.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melbourne Population
5,538
Population density
269.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.31(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.83(-36%)
Public order
5.42(-22%)
Other theft
4.69(-18%)
Vehicle crime
3.25(-21%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,288
95.47%
Other White
109
1.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.49%
Irish
20
0.36%
Total population: 5,539

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,881
41.26%
Level 3 (A level)
727
15.95%
No qualifications
655
14.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
558
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
7.68%
Total 16+ residents: 4,559

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,047
42.44%
Owns with a mortgage
734
29.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
366
14.84%
Social rents from council
164
6.65%
Other social rented
82
3.32%
Total households: 2,467

Property prices in Melbourne

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Melbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached16£310,975
Detached22£430,250
Terraced19£255,000
Flats6£186,000

10 years median price trend in Melbourne

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

All postcodes in Melbourne

DE738HY

Palmerston Court

DE738EL

Blackwell Lane

DE738GU

Bembow Avenue

DE738DD

Kings Newton Fields

DE738GG

Blanchcroft

DE738DN

Woodhouses

DE738BR

Station Road

DE738EJ

Church Street

DE738FN

Windsor Avenue

DE738HW

Potter Street

DE738JG

Blackwell Lane

DE738HX

Potters Yard

DE738LB

Stocking Lane

DE738LN

Bishops Court

DE738EA

Station Road

DE738EH

Chapel Street

DE738JJ

Derby Road

DE738FX

Hope Street

DE738LY

Blackthorn Close

DE738AA

Pool Road

DE738DJ

Robinsons Hill

DE738DY

Castle Street

DE738BQ

Station Road

DE738DP

The Woodlands

DE738GF

High Street

DE738BT

Trent Lane

DE738FQ

Victoria Street

DE738DX

Potter Street

DE738DZ

Russell Yard

DE737NF

Stanton Hill

DE738FG

Queensway

DE738EG

Pack Horse Road

DE738GY

Hardacre Close

DE738GT

Spinney Hill

DE738BS

Main Street

DE738HT

Shepherds Lane

DE738ET

Chantry Close

DE738LP

Beech Avenue

DE738HS

The Common

DE738JW

Paget Road

DE738HU

Bog Lane

DE738FY

Union Street

DE738JZ

Jackson Close

DE738JS

Tivey Way

DE738FL

Derby Road

DE738EX

Washington Close

DE738LZ

Huntingdon Court

DE738GH

Quick Close

DE738EE

Derby Hills Farm Court

DE738DL

Calke Road

DE738HP

Pack Horse Road

DE738FA

Beech Avenue

DE737LH

Melbourne Hill

DE738LH

Carr Brook Way

DE738FP

Melton Avenue

DE737HT

Ingleby Road

DE738FJ

Grange Close

DE738LD

Stafford Close

DE738FH

Coronation Close

DE738YG

Bourne Court

DE738GJ

High Street

DE738JH

Church Square

DE738EN

Church Square

DE738DR

Woodlands Way

DE738JE

Pack Horse Road

DE738JR

Derby Road

DE738ED

Blakemore Avenue

DE738BX

Main Street

DE737GE

Wood End Lane

DE738LX

Spinney Hill

DE738BW

Jawbone Lane

DE738GE

Dunnicliffe Lane

DE738GL

The Lilypool

DE738FZ

North Street

DE738DS

Market Place

DE738FD

Turnbarrel

DE738GB

South Street

DE738HL

Hall Leys Lane

DE738EF

Penn Lane

DE738BZ

Pack Horse Road

DE738JF

Boardman Close

DE737HY

Hills Lane

DE738DG

Cockshut Lane

DE738GW

Quaker Close

DE738BU

Sleepy Lane

DE738FT

Commerce Street

DE738DE

Derby Road

DE738ES

Ashby Road

DE738DH

The Common

DE737HX

Wards Lane

DE738EU

Selina Street

DE738EZ

Peniston Rise

DE738GA

Alma Street

DE738FF

Chapel Street

DE737HU

Ingleby Road

DE738HN

Jawbone Lane

DE738FE

Derby Road

DE738LQ

The Mews

DE738BJ

Ashby Road

DE738HR

Hattons Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.