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About

Somerby ward encompasses a rural expanse of northern Leicestershire, characterised by rolling farmland and small, historic villages. The area includes the primary settlements of Somerby, Burrough on the Hill and Ashby Folville, with a landscape dominated by agricultural fields and pasture. The ward's economy is largely connected to farming and equestrian activities, maintaining a quiet, residential atmosphere away from larger towns.

A notable network of ancient bridleways and footpaths, including parts of the Viking Way long-distance trail, crisscrosses the countryside. The topography features prominent hills like Burrough Hill, the site of a significant Iron Age hillfort with extensive earthworks. This historic landmark offers wide views across the surrounding Wolds and Vale of Belvoir, defining much of the area's visual character.

Area overview

On average Somerby has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Somerby is £56,612 per year. The median sale price in Somerby is £500,000 (around £313 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £540,000. There are 1 schools in Somerby: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Somerby is home to around 1,812 people, with a population density of about 40.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Somerby Population
1,812
Population density
40.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16(-54%)
Burglary
4.97(+49%)
Other theft
3.86(-32%)
Shoplifting
3.86(-56%)
Public order
3.31(-52%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,711
94.43%
Other White
35
1.93%
Indian
9
0.5%
Other Asian
8
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.44%
Total population: 1,812

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
601
38.8%
Level 3 (A level)
261
16.85%
No qualifications
211
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
207
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
140
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 1,549

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
351
45.06%
Owns with a mortgage
251
32.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
89
11.42%
Social rents from council
37
4.75%
Other social rented
21
2.7%
Total households: 779

Property prices in Somerby

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £313
Sales (last 12 months): 21
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £540K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Somerby area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Somerby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£535,000£318
Semi-Detached4£268,500£266
Terraced5£265,000£307

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Somerby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somerby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£240,000—
2017£420,000£240,000£217,000
2018£338,750£231,750£270,000
2019£431,000£277,500£244,250
2020£546,000£277,500£252,500
2021£531,250£257,500£235,000
2022£507,075£310,000£257,500
2023£517,500£380,000£245,000
2024£530,000£380,000£235,000
2025£647,000£306,000£230,000
2026£530,000£257,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somerby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somerby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£224—
2017£232£269£228
2018£263£209£232
2019£255£217£216
2020£271£223£243
2021£308£223£256
2022£319£277£279
2023£344£293£312
2024£340£394£323
2025£313£263£255
2026£322£268£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Somerby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Somerby 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 Somerby ward.

Local councillors

Leigh Higgins

Somerby - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Somerby

Is Somerby safe?

Somerby records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Somerby?

The median sale price in Somerby is £500,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Somerby?

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

How deprived is Somerby?

Somerby scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Somerby sits around rank 17,327 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 Somerby?

The average household income in Somerby is around £56,612 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Somerby?

Somerby is represented by 1 elected councillor: Leigh Higgins (Independent).

All postcodesin Somerby

LE142JR

Twyford Road

LE158LS

Larchwood Rise

LE142HW

Church Lane

LE142HU

Main Street

LE158LN

Braunston Road

LE158DR

Knossington Road

LE142PL

Saxons Lea

LE142XJ

Whissendine Road

LE142PG

Pickwell Road

LE142QE

Mill Lane

LE142QN

Oakham Road

LE158LX

Owston Road

LE142UZ

Oakham Road

LE142DG

Church Walk

LE142PS

Church Lane

LE142QJ

Strawberry Court

LE142TJ

Gated Road

LE142RE

Station Road

LE142HN

Ashby Road

LE142PZ

High Street

LE142HP

Hollands Lane

LE142DD

Salters Hill Drive

LE142QS

Marefield Lane

LE142TW

Great Dalby Road

LE142HR

King Street

LE142QU

Gated Road

LE142RH

West End

LE142JJ

Southview

LE142QD

Manor Lane

LE142RF

Twyford Road

LE142QH

Westview

LE142PQ

The Paddock

LE142QA

High Street

LE157QA

Main Street

LE142BF

Somerby Road

LE142BG

Bakehouse Lane

LE157GX

Somerby Road

LE142PT

The Field

LE142XD

Pickwell Road

LE142HX

Post Office Lane

LE158LW

Braunston Road

LE142QL

East Acre

LE142JL

Kings Lane

LE142PP

Burrough Road

LE158LR

The Hollow

LE142DJ

Main Street

LE142HZ

Tilton Road

LE142HQ

Kingfisher Close

LE142BY

Oakham Road

LE142DR

The Paddocks

LE142PR

Chapel Lane

LE142DE

Bakers Lane

LE142XE

Pickwell Road

LE142RG

Somerby Road

LE142HY

Thorpe Satchville Road

LE142TB

Klondyke Lane

LE142QB

High Street

LE142HL

Main Road

LE142PN

Owston Road

LE142QZ

Somerby Road

LE142HS

Lewins Close

LE142JH

Main Street

LE158LT

Main Street

LE142XB

Somerby

LE142DF

Church Lane

LE157QD

Cold Overton Road

LE142QW

Stygate Lane

LE157QB

Somerby Road

LE142HT

Lowesby Lane

LE142JQ

Main Street

LE142QQ

Townend

LE142QP

Bruces Lane

LE142PU

Firdale

LE142DQ

Main Street

LE142XQ

Stapleford Road

LE142QT

Main Street

LE157QF

Whissendine Lane

LE142JN

Melton Lane

LE142QF

Oakham Road

LE158LP

Cold Overton Road

LE142RA

Leesthorpe Road

LE158LY

Somerby Road