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Melton Dorian

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About

Melton Dorian ward sits within the northwestern part of the town of Melton Mowbray. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates and older properties. It is bordered by the A606 Nottingham Road and contains the local Asfordby Road Park. The ward includes the neighbourhoods known as The Dorian and parts of the town's outskirts.

The ward is home to several local amenities including a secondary school and a medical centre. A notable feature is the Melton Mowbray Navigation, a historical waterway that runs along its western edge. This canal, now used for leisure, contributes to the area's green spaces and provides a distinct boundary. The landscape gradually transitions towards more open countryside to the north and west.

Area overview

On average Melton Dorian has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melton Dorian is £49,670 per year. There are 3 schools in Melton Dorian: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Melton Dorian is home to around 5,515 people, with a population density of about 1,104.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melton Dorian Population
5,515
Population density
1,104.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.56(-20%)
Shoplifting
22.67(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.34(-51%)
Other theft
5.98(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-29%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,901
88.85%
Other White
368
6.67%
Irish
40
0.73%
Indian
36
0.65%
Other
27
0.49%
Total population: 5,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,067
23.59%
Level 3 (A level)
878
19.41%
No qualifications
836
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
685
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
562
12.42%
Total 16+ residents: 4,524

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
903
36.22%
Owns with a mortgage
753
30.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
475
19.05%
Other social rented
177
7.1%
Social rents from council
103
4.13%
Total households: 2,493

Property prices in Melton Dorian

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Melton Dorian area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melton Dorian 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 Dorian over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£317,500
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached46£224,500
Terraced23£180,000

10 years median price trend in Melton Dorian

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

All postcodes in Melton Dorian

LE130FF

Cowslip Drive

LE130DZ

Egerton View

LE130FQ

Foxglove Avenue

LE130DA

Leicester Road

LE130XX

Emery Drive

LE130FA

Bowling Green

LE130DS

Thames Drive

LE130BJ

Dalby Road

LE130DG

Beler Way

LE130UA

Gilbey Close

LE130BA

Eagles Drive

LE130DF

Bisley Park

LE130QF

Thrush Close

LE130XQ

Harrison Drive

LE130XZ

Casterton Road

LE130FL

Clover Drive

LE130BF

Navigation Close

LE130XY

Bailey Crescent

LE130HD

Soar Close

LE130EY

Loxley Drive

LE130DY

Welland Rise

LE130HG

Ribble Way

LE130QB

Linnet Close

LE130EX

Kennet Way

LE130XG

Alderman Road

LE130RQ

Digby Drive

LE130EQ

Whitelake Close

LE130FX

Celandine Drive

LE130XU

Davenport Close

LE130GF

Vulcan Close

LE130GE

Valiant Way

LE130HE

Nene Close

LE130XS

Lander Close

LE130EL

Irwell Close

LE130QQ

Edendale Road

LE130DE

Egerton View

LE130BH

Dalby Road

LE130BS

Derwent Drive

LE130EW

Edendale Road

LE130FD

Trefoil Close

LE130ED

Ashton Close

LE142TX

Rydal Manor Gardens

LE130FU

Honeysuckle Way

LE130GG

Victor Avenue

LE130FW

Marigold Crescent

LE130WA

Melton Dorian

LE130HQ

Dovedale Close

LE130FB

Otter Road

LE130AY

Kestrel Road

LE130EZ

Loddon Close

LE130EA

Witham Close

LE130XR

Melton Dorian

LE130RG

Pate Road

LE130XN

Fisher Drive

LE130FN

Hedgehog Close

LE130BN

Ambleside Way

LE130FE

Orchid Close

LE130EE

Medway Drive

LE130TL

Convent Close

LE130BU

Ewden Rise

LE130TN

Lodge Close

LE130XH

Beaufighter Crescent

LE130FP

Heather Crescent

LE130EH

Winster Crescent

LE130LS

Ullswater Road

LE130FH

Campion Place

LE130FS

Teasel Drive

LE130BD

Woodcock Drive

LE130LT

Buttermere Close

LE142TD

The Driveway

LE130HH

Humber Drive

LE130EF

Solway Close

LE130FZ

Camomile Road

LE130BP

Dalby Road

LE130ET

Gilpin Close

LE130GU

Melton Dorian

LE130QE

Wren Close

LE130GB

Ambleside Way

LE130XJ

Dakota Drive

LE142TS

Kirby Lane

LE130EB

Chestnut Way

LE130XP

Gamble Drive

LE130GL

Halifax Drive

LE130BZ

Lake Terrace

LE130TJ

Dorian Rise

LE130ES

Trent Bank

LE130GH

Lancaster Walk

LE130FT

Meadowsweet Close

LE130GD

Badger Avenue

LE130BW

Dalby Road

LE130UX

Spitfire Drive

LE130DD

Leicester Road

LE130DP

Severn Hill

LE130FG

Bluebell Row

LE130FJ

Anemone Close

LE130QG

Edendale Road

LE130UZ

Tweed Drive

LE130EJ

Avon Road

LE130YA

Westwood Place

LE130AF

The Uplands

Data Sources

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