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Melton Dorian

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Melton Dorian Population

5,515

Population density

1,104.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,901

88.85%

Other White

368

6.67%

Irish

0.73%

Indian

0.65%

Other

0.49%

Total population: 5,516

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£317,500	£214,000	£289,950	£350,000	£419,968
Flats	3	£120,000	£118,200	£119,000	£140,000	£156,000
Semi-Detached	46	£224,500	£135,000	£198,500	£257,625	£299,988
Terraced	23	£180,000	£138,300	£163,000	£201,875	£230,100

10 years median price trend in Melton Dorian

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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