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About

Melton Sysonby ward is a largely residential area on the western edge of Melton Mowbray. It is bordered by the A606 Burton Street and contains a mix of housing estates, from post-war developments to more modern builds. The ward includes the Sysonby Lodge and Sysonby Park areas, providing green space for local recreation. The terrain is generally flat, typical of the Vale of Belvoir.

The ward's community facilities include a primary school and local shops catering to daily needs. Residential streets are quiet, with a demographic that includes families and older residents. A notable feature is the presence of the former Sysonby Chapel, a historic building that has been converted for residential use, reflecting the area's evolution from a more rural past into its current suburban character.

Area overview

On average Melton Sysonby has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melton Sysonby is £53,185 per year. The median sale price in Melton Sysonby is £270,375 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £221,875 and £326,250. There are 2 schools in Melton Sysonby: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melton Sysonby is home to around 5,539 people, with a population density of about 1,504.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melton Sysonby Population
5,539
Population density
1,504.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.96(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.37(-33%)
Shoplifting
5.78(-33%)
Public order
5.42(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-32%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,162
93.21%
Other White
196
3.54%
Irish
36
0.65%
Indian
27
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.38%
Total population: 5,538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,237
27.64%
Level 3 (A level)
929
20.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
705
15.75%
No qualifications
677
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
483
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 4,475

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
919
40.57%
Owns with a mortgage
782
34.53%
Social rents from council
203
8.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
152
6.71%
Other social rented
120
5.3%
Total households: 2,265

Property prices in Melton Sysonby

Median price: £270,375
Price per sq ft: £280
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £222K – £326K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £270,375 (about £280 per square foot) in Melton Sysonby area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,800 up to £510,000.

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 Sysonby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£325,000£290
Semi-Detached30£232,500£261
Terraced11£210,000£252
Flats2£209,500£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Melton Sysonby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melton Sysonby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,000£176,000£111,000
2017£234,500£170,000£132,000
2018£275,000£185,500£146,000
2019£277,500£191,000£167,196
2020£285,000£191,950£175,000
2021£330,000£208,000£249,995
2022£299,998£240,000£204,496
2023£312,500£225,000£210,000
2024£320,000£235,000£210,000
2025£310,919£244,958£202,825
2026£322,500£230,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melton Sysonby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melton Sysonby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£207£132
2017£220£205£175
2018£237£210£172
2019£240£206£202
2020£251£219£209
2021£272£244£258
2022£285£257£257
2023£296£280£296
2024£292£259£308
2025£291£280£276
2026£299£264£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melton Sysonby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Melton Sysonby 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 Sysonby ward.

Local councillors

Helen Cliff

Melton Sysonby - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jim Adcock

Melton Sysonby - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Siggy Atherton

Melton Sysonby - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Melton Sysonby

Is Melton Sysonby safe?

Melton Sysonby records about 54 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 Sysonby?

The median sale price in Melton Sysonby is £270,375 (about £280 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Melton Sysonby?

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

How deprived is Melton Sysonby?

Melton Sysonby scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Melton Sysonby sits around rank 25,933 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 Sysonby?

The average household income in Melton Sysonby is around £53,185 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Melton Sysonby?

Melton Sysonby is represented by 3 elected councillors: Helen Cliff (Labour Party), Jim Adcock (Liberal Democrats) and Siggy Atherton (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Melton Sysonby

LE130SE

Beaconsfield Road

LE130NR

Nottingham Road

LE131JB

De Montfort

LE131GU

Melton Sysonby

LE130RZ

Grange Close

LE131HT

Longate Road

LE130SS

Palmerston Road

LE131GY

Bennett Drive

LE131LW

Kipling Drive

LE131JS

Melbray Drive

LE130SY

Lancers Drive

LE131JD

Galsworthy Crescent

LE131NZ

Keats Close

LE130NG

Gladstone Avenue

LE130RR

Wordsworth Court

LE130NB

Brookfield Street

LE131HU

Clark Drive

LE131LE

Mansion House Gardens

LE131GN

Melton Sysonby

LE131HS

Lyle Close

LE131LB

Melton Road

LE131LJ

Tennyson Way

LE131HX

Wymondham Way

LE131LH

Scalford Road

LE131PR

Lambert Close

LE131NY

Byron Way

LE131JF

Drummond Walk

LE130NT

Nottingham Road

LE130YL

Melton Sysonby

LE131GE

Healey Drive

LE130SW

Bridle Close

LE130TE

Clydesdale Close

LE130SP

James Lambert Drive

LE131AH

Mildmay Close

LE131GD

Ford Close

LE131LD

Russet Way

LE131PS

Old Bridewell

LE131GF

Kennedy Crescent

LE130YJ

Plymouth Court

LE130QL

Orwell Close

LE131JJ

Dieppe Way

LE131GG

Leighton Road

LE130NN

Lynton Road

LE130SG

Elmhurst Avenue

LE130SQ

Elmhurst Avenue

LE131RH

Faldo Drive

LE131PP

Longfield Road

LE131LP

Milton Close

LE143JH

Top Road

LE131LQ

Melton Sysonby

LE130PS

Austen Drive

LE130YG

Stirling Park

LE130RL

Shakespeare Gardens

LE131PN

Chalmondley Drive

LE131JW

Browning Close

LE130PD

Springfield Street

LE131JN

Balmoral Road

LE130YE

Sysonby Lodge

LE130NS

Nottingham Road

LE131JR

Ludlow Drive

LE130SU

Horseguards Way

LE130PG

Canterbury Drive

LE131EG

Laura Davies Close

LE130SZ

Cavalry Close

LE130NY

Brookfield Court

LE131FE

East Side Croft

LE131LA

Scalford Road

LE131HY

Framland Drive

LE131GJ

Wynn Drive

LE130SX

Saddle Close

LE131GT

Melton Sysonby

LE131PF

Waterside Close

LE130SB

Abingdon Road

LE130PY

Southwell Close

LE131HP

Wymondham Way

LE130PZ

Marlowe Place

LE130NU

Nottingham Road

LE131NU

Shelley Avenue

LE130RY

Easton Close

LE130NH

Highfield Avenue

LE131PL

Delamare Road

LE130TD

Welby Lane

LE130SF

Dulverton Road

LE131JT

Melbray Drive

LE131LG

Shepherds Croft

LE130NQ

Highfield Avenue

LE131JQ

Harlech Walk

LE131EB

Breward Way

LE130TQ

Woolsthorpe Close

LE130RH

Boyd Road

LE131LF

Bramley Close

LE130PF

Westminster Close

LE130NW

Mayfield Street

LE130NE

Coniston Road

LE131JH

Drummond Walk

LE131HZ

Dickens Drive

LE131PW

Granby Road

LE131LR

Burns Close

LE131LS

Tennyson Way

LE131JP

Conway Drive