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Melton Sysonby

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% 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 £53,131 per year. There are 2 schools in Melton Sysonby: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.8%
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
30.87(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.47(-36%)
Public order
6.32(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-25%)
Vehicle crime
5.42(+30%)
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

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £273,000 in Melton Sysonby area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melton Sysonby 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 Sysonby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£307,500
Flats2£188,750
Semi-Detached33£250,000
Terraced11£205,000

10 years median price trend in Melton Sysonby

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

Data Sources

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