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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 62 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
62
Deprivation level
3/10
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
27.74(-19%)
Shoplifting
19.4(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.43(-43%)
Other theft
6.89(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(-12%)
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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Melton Dorian area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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
Detached32£322,750
Flats2£139,000
Semi-Detached37£234,950
Terraced22£189,975

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

LE130UZ

Tweed Drive

LE130GL

Halifax Drive

LE130XU

Davenport Close

LE130BN

Ambleside Way

LE130DD

Leicester Road

LE130GE

Valiant Way

LE130BL

Dalby Road

LE130BZ

Lake Terrace

LE130ER

Redbrook Crescent

LE130HG

Ribble Way

LE130FF

Cowslip Drive

LE130FX

Celandine Drive

LE130QE

Wren Close

LE130AU

Swallowdale Road

LE130EG

Freshney Close

LE130GG

Victor Avenue

LE130BW

Dalby Road

LE130FA

Bowling Green

LE130FZ

Camomile Road

LE130XQ

Harrison Drive

LE130DA

Leicester Road

LE130HH

Humber Drive

LE130EF

Solway Close

LE130FD

Trefoil Close

LE130FE

Orchid Close

LE130FG

Bluebell Row

LE130FY

Coltfoot Way

Data Sources

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