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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% 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. 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%
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

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Melton Newport area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melton Newport 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 Newport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£370,000
Flats6£111,250
Semi-Detached47£245,000
Terraced32£170,000

10 years median price trend in Melton Newport

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

All postcodes in Melton Newport

LE131LL

Yew Tree Crescent

LE131SQ

Thorpe Road

LE131SF

Thorpe Road

LE131TS

Owen Drive

LE131TA

Cranmere Road

LE131FA

Performance Way

LE131DG

Jenner Close

LE131RT

Beechwood Avenue

LE131FP

Grebe Drive

LE131RY

Ferneley Crescent

LE131FS

Forbes Avenue

LE139GL

Melton Newport

LE131UD

Fairfield Close

LE131RX

Brocklehurst Road

LE131PT

Beck Mill Street

LE131TJ

Laycock Avenue

LE131QL

Limes Avenue

LE131PE

Stanley Street

LE131BW

Saxby Road

LE139AL

Acres Rise

LE131BY

Crossfield Drive

LE131UH

Epping Drive

LE131FG

Pine Gardens

LE131SG

Thorpe Road

LE131QX

Salisbury Avenue

LE131NL

North Street

LE131QQ

Kings Road

LE131FQ

Cygnet Close

LE131SA

Firwood Road

LE131SH

Thorpe Road

LE131TP

Newport Avenue

LE131FT

Heron Crescent

LE131SL

Thorpe Road

LE139ER

Melton Newport

LE131UU

Adcock Close

LE131FR

Gull Gardens

LE131QD

Doctors Lane

LE139GP

Melton Newport

LE139EE

Acres Rise

LE131RU

Bowley Avenue

LE131TW

Needham Close

LE131BF

Richard Close

LE131UQ

Barngate Close

LE131ST

Forest Close

LE142WB

Acres Rise

LE131AA

Bishop Street

LE139BG

Acres Rise

LE131FH

Pine Gardens

LE131QG

Kings Road

Data Sources

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