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About

Melton Newport ward is situated in the northwest section of the borough of Melton, encompassing the town's primary northern residential suburbs. The area is characterised by modern housing estates, local schools, and community facilities, forming a largely residential part of the town. It is bordered by countryside to the north and west, providing a transition from urban to rural landscapes.

The ward includes the Asfordby Hill area, which sits on elevated ground overlooking the wider Wreake Valley. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Asfordby Hill colliery site, a reminder of the area's historical connection to the coal mining industry. This history contrasts with the ward's contemporary function as a quiet, family-oriented residential zone.

Area overview

On average Melton Newport has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melton Newport is £54,017 per year. The median sale price in Melton Newport is £232,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £181,250 and £280,000. There are 1 schools in Melton Newport: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melton Newport is home to around 5,382 people, with a population density of about 1,088.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melton Newport Population
5,382
Population density
1,088.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.43(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.01(-23%)
Shoplifting
10.03(+15%)
Public order
7.25(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.57(-25%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,918
91.33%
Other White
227
4.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.58%
Irish
29
0.54%
Total population: 5,385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,252
28.02%
Level 3 (A level)
902
20.18%
No qualifications
710
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
663
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
476
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 4,469

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,088
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
720
28.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
439
17.65%
Other social rented
95
3.82%
Social rents from council
83
3.34%
Total households: 2,487

Property prices in Melton Newport

Median price: £232,000
Price per sq ft: £250
Sales (last 12 months): 99
Typical range (middle 50%): £181K – £280K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Melton Newport area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melton Newport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£320,000£286
Semi-Detached39£235,000£236
Terraced30£164,500£209
Flats1£80,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Melton Newport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melton Newport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£94,000£182,000£130,000
2017£230,000£91,500£180,000£145,500
2018£268,000£98,200£181,250£140,000
2019£272,000—£193,500£143,500
2020£267,500£106,500£189,000£139,975
2021£330,000£217,450£208,750£160,000
2022£353,475£233,200£252,500£213,000
2023£345,000£227,200£241,500£180,000
2024£351,500£213,748£227,500£205,000
2025£375,000£111,250£238,000£170,000
2026£300,000—£245,000£164,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melton Newport.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melton Newport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£121£191£187
2017£229£174£204£176
2018£241£141£209£164
2019£234—£192£168
2020£245£177£211£187
2021£274£332£227£181
2022£277£344£263£224
2023£267£352£273£214
2024£265£285£242£225
2025£279£220£257£232
2026£286—£235£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melton Newport.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Melton Newport in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Melton district.

Band A£1,620
Band B£1,890
Band C£2,160
Band D£2,430
Band E£2,970
Band F£3,510
Band G£4,049
Band H£4,859

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Melton Newport ward.

Local councillors

Margaret Glancy

Melton Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Simon Roy Lumley

Melton Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Timothy Webster

Melton Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Melton Newport

Is Melton Newport safe?

Melton Newport records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Melton Newport?

The median sale price in Melton Newport is £232,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Melton Newport?

Melton Newport has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Melton Newport?

Melton Newport scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Melton Newport sits around rank 21,620 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Melton Newport?

The average household income in Melton Newport is around £54,017 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Melton Newport?

Melton Newport is represented by 3 elected councillors: Margaret Glancy (Independent), Simon Roy Lumley (Independent) and Timothy Webster (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Melton Newport

LE131FL

Egret Court

LE131QH

Kings Road

LE131RZ

Ferneley Crescent

LE131ND

Jubilee Street

LE131UF

Redwood Avenue

LE131JZ

Scalford Road

LE131ZF

Acres Rise

LE131UB

Wycliffe Avenue

LE131UT

Redwood Avenue

LE131RP

Carnegie Crescent

LE139ES

Acres Rise

LE131SJ

Thorpe Road

LE131RD

Copley Close

LE131JU

Northfield Close

LE131TL

Laycock Avenue

LE131RE

Saxby Road

LE139ZZ

Melton Newport

LE139GQ

Melton Newport

LE131UE

Greenhill Close

LE131UZ

Melton Spinney Road

LE131PU

Hilary Close

LE131BS

Hudson Road

LE131NG

Ross Close

LE144ZH

Acres Rise

LE131GL

Charles Dyer Close

LE131NB

Brockington Road

LE131PX

Algernon Road

LE131NA

Charlotte Street

LE131PB

Hunt Drive

LE139GH

Melton Newport

LE131SE

Thorpe Road

LE131LN

Yew Tree Crescent

LE139FU

Acres Rise

LE131FN

Moorhen Place

LE139AE

Acres Rise

LE131UA

Willow Drive

LE131DW

Algernon Road

LE139FH

Acres Rise

LE131RR

Pall Mall

LE131PY

Bayswater Road

LE131NP

Culture Close

LE131TZ

Redwood Avenue

LE131TQ

Hadfield Drive

LE131DF

Lister Close

LE131UN

Bickley Avenue

LE139FZ

Acres Rise

LE131PD

Snow Hill

LE131RL

Acres Rise

LE131BP

Saxby Road

LE131SB

Grantwood Road

LE131UJ

Beaumont Gardens

LE139GJ

Melton Newport

LE139BP

Acres Rise

LE131PZ

Beck Mill Lane

LE131FJ

Mallard View

LE131PH

Snow Hill

LE131RJ

Duke Street

LE131QF

Kings Road

LE144RZ

Saxby Road

LE131TR

Owen Crescent

LE131QU

Salisbury Avenue

LE131QA

Belvoir Street

LE131DD

Harvey Street

LE139EW

Acres Rise

LE131TH

Johnson Close

LE131UW

Churchill Close

LE131TN

Mortimer Road

LE131ZL

Acres Rise

LE131DE

Fleming Drive

LE131UP

Raynes Walk

LE131TE

Eastfield Avenue

LE139FG

Acres Rise

LE131YT

Acres Rise

LE131TD

Eastfield Avenue

LE131QZ

Stafford Avenue

LE139AF

Acres Rise

LE131SD

Spinney Close

LE131NR

Acres Rise

LE131TF

Elgin Drive

LE131UR

Longwill Avenue

LE131NJ

Discovery Drive

LE139GN

Melton Newport

LE139DY

Acres Rise

LE131FU

Rotherhill Business Park

LE131NQ

Discovery Drive

LE131ZG

Acres Rise

LE139AW

Acres Rise

LE131UX

Kapelle Close

LE131TB

Cranmere Road

LE131NF

Mason Road

LE131UL

Laycock Avenue

LE131UY

Pollard Close

LE131RW

Manor Close

LE131AX

George Street

LE131TG

Elgin Drive

LE131QB

Doctors Lane

LE131JX

St Johns Drive

LE131LL

Yew Tree Crescent

LE131SQ

Thorpe Road

LE131SF

Thorpe Road