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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 45 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
45
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
21.67(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.28(-25%)
Public order
5.24(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-40%)
Other theft
3.97(-32%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Melbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,030,000.

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
Detached30£465,000
Flats7£177,000
Semi-Detached20£310,975
Terraced14£253,000

10 years median price trend in Melbourne

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

All postcodes in Melbourne

DE738DJ

Robinsons Hill

DE738DR

Woodlands Way

DE738BU

Sleepy Lane

DE738FP

Melton Avenue

DE738HN

Jawbone Lane

DE738HS

The Common

DE738DQ

The Woodlands

DE738GJ

High Street

DE737HT

Ingleby Road

DE737HY

Hills Lane

DE738AA

Pool Road

DE738DB

Smith Avenue

DE738FE

Derby Road

DE738GH

Quick Close

DE738HT

Shepherds Lane

DE737GE

Wood End Lane

DE737HS

Derby Road

DE738FN

Windsor Avenue

DE738GQ

Thomas Cook Close

DE738BQ

Station Road

DE738BS

Main Street

DE738DE

Derby Road

DE738EN

Church Square

DE738HR

Hattons Court

DE738LD

Stafford Close

DE738LR

Oaklands Way

DE738DY

Castle Street

DE738ED

Blakemore Avenue

DE738EL

Blackwell Lane

DE738FF

Chapel Street

DE738GT

Spinney Hill

DE738GW

Quaker Close

DE738FQ

Victoria Street

DE738LH

Carr Brook Way

DE738DX

Potter Street

DE738EA

Station Road

DE738JQ

Earp Way

DE738FT

Commerce Street

DE738EP

Penn Lane

DE738EU

Selina Street

DE738JL

George Street

DE738LY

Blackthorn Close

DE738SR

Castle Street

DE738ET

Chantry Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.