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Melton Craven

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About

Melton Craven is a residential ward situated on the western side of the town of Melton Mowbray. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, providing homes for a significant portion of the local population. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services concentrated along main routes like Scalford Road and Thorpe Road to serve the community's everyday needs.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the playing fields at John Ferneley College. A notable local feature is the former railway line that once connected Melton to Nottingham, sections of which now form part of the walking and cycling network. The area is bounded by the River Eye to the north and farmland to the west, maintaining a clear edge between the town and the surrounding Leicestershire countryside.

Area overview

On average Melton Craven has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melton Craven is £47,578 per year. There are 3 schools in Melton Craven: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melton Craven is home to around 3,538 people, with a population density of about 1,083.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melton Craven Population
3,538
Population density
1,083.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.85(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.59(+50%)
Shoplifting
21.76(+145%)
Public order
17.24(+147%)
Other theft
14.13(+144%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,141
88.75%
Other White
176
4.97%
Indian
49
1.38%
Other Asian
27
0.76%
Other
25
0.71%
Total population: 3,539

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
734
24.34%
No qualifications
587
19.47%
Level 3 (A level)
550
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
450
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
352
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 3,015

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
623
36.35%
Owns with a mortgage
440
25.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
20.19%
Social rents from council
230
13.42%
Other forms of private rent
37
2.16%
Total households: 1,714

Property prices in Melton Craven

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Melton Craven area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £412,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melton Craven 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 Melton Craven over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£304,000
Flats4£133,625
Semi-Detached31£231,000
Terraced11£172,000

10 years median price trend in Melton Craven

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

All postcodes in Melton Craven

LE131HJ

Willoughby Close

LE131EA

Wallis Close

LE130PU

South Parade

LE131DP

Burton Road

LE131XB

King Street

LE131FX

Old School Road

LE131FZ

Chapman Drive

LE131HW

Lowesby Close

LE131AZ

Melton Craven

LE131XQ

British School Gardens

LE131XH

Sherrard Street

LE131YL

Melton Craven

LE131BB

Mill Street

LE131DN

Burton Road

LE131HN

Freeby Close

LE131NE

New Street

LE131EF

Melton Craven

LE131EY

Grange Drive

LE131FD

King Street

LE131EL

Grange Drive

LE131FY

Sarson Crescent

LE131AB

Brook Street

LE131FF

Green Bank

LE131AY

Mill Street

LE131EX

Garthorpe Drive

LE131AQ

Burton Street

LE131DZ

Woodland Avenue

LE131XR

Sherrard Street

LE131DQ

Suffolk Close

LE131ER

Branston Crescent

LE131QS

Goodriche Street

LE131BE

Rosebery Avenue

LE131NW

Nottingham Street

LE131RB

Thorpe End

LE131NX

Sage Cross Street

LE131AJ

Burton Street

LE131EJ

Waltham Rise

LE131LY

Bentley Street

LE131EU

Denton Rise

LE131SS

St Johns Court

LE131BH

Regent Place

LE131HQ

Sapcote Drive

LE131BJ

Regent Street

LE131RF

Timber Hill

LE131XY

Sherrard Street

LE131AE

Burton Street

LE131EP

Baldocks Lane

LE131EQ

Wycomb Grove

LE131ET

Buckminster Close

LE131FW

King Edward Avenue

LE131LZ

Chapel Street

LE131XL

Sherrard Street

LE131BN

Rosebery Avenue

LE131YE

King Street

LE131HB

Guadaloupe Avenue

LE131PJ

Nottingham Street

LE131BL

Rosebery Avenue

LE131BU

Windsor Street

LE131EE

King Street

LE131LX

Greenslade

LE131HD

Hollygate Close

LE131QR

Rutland Street

LE131EZ

Grange Drive

LE131SR

St Johns Court

LE131AR

Elms Road

LE131HH

Willcox Drive

LE131HL

Wyfordby Close

LE131EN

Baldocks Lane

LE131HF

Paddock Close

LE131DT

Meadow Way

LE131HG

Sapcote Drive

LE131EH

Chadwell Close

LE131FB

Burton Road

LE131XJ

Sherrard Street

LE131HA

Grange Drive

LE131SW

St Johns Court

LE131SN

St Johns Court

LE131DS

Field Close

LE131DU

Waverley Court

LE131DX

Wicklow Avenue

LE131JE

Norman Way

LE131AF

Burton Street

LE131BD

Oak Road

LE131DH

Brook Lane

LE131DY

Wicklow Avenue

LE131LU

Greenslade

LE131SP

St Johns Court

LE131AD

Wyvern Terrace

LE131ES

Brentingby Close

LE131HE

Hunters Road

LE131EW

Baldocks Lane

LE131XA

King Street

Data Sources

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