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About

Waltham-on-the-Wolds is a ward in the Melton district, encompassing the named village and surrounding farmland. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields and the historic framework of a former market settlement. The area maintains a quiet, agricultural character with a focus on rural life and local community.

The village centre features traditional stone buildings, a parish church, and a village green. A notable local landmark is the historic Butter Cross, a reminder of its past economic role. The ward's setting on the elevated Wolds provides broad views over the surrounding countryside, defining its open and pastoral atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Waltham-on-the-Wolds has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waltham-on-the-Wolds is £56,612 per year. The median sale price in Waltham-on-the-Wolds is £485,000 (around £301 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £311,500 and £615,000. There are 2 schools in Waltham-on-the-Wolds: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Waltham-on-the-Wolds is home to around 1,793 people, with a population density of about 59.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waltham-on-the-Wolds Population
1,793
Population density
59.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.27(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.46(-74%)
Public order
3.9(-44%)
Other theft
3.9(-32%)
Vehicle crime
3.35(-19%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,690
94.2%
Other White
25
1.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.84%
Indian
14
0.78%
African
12
0.67%
Total population: 1,794

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
569
37.68%
Level 3 (A level)
232
15.36%
No qualifications
227
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
207
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
122
8.08%
Total 16+ residents: 1,510

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
323
44.43%
Owns with a mortgage
217
29.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
106
14.58%
Other social rented
28
3.85%
Social rents from council
25
3.44%
Total households: 727

Property prices in Waltham-on-the-Wolds

Median price: £485,000
Price per sq ft: £301
Sales (last 12 months): 17
Typical range (middle 50%): £312K – £615K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Waltham-on-the-Wolds area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waltham-on-the-Wolds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£498,875£302
Semi-Detached1£311,500£376
Terraced2£202,500£279

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waltham-on-the-Wolds

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham-on-the-Wolds.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£224,475£193,000
2017£450,000£277,500£174,750
2018£370,000£270,000£187,500
2019£322,000£250,000£221,000
2020£365,000£305,000£150,000
2021£420,000£257,500£186,550
2022£381,000£255,000£283,975
2023£582,500£525,000£268,000
2024£420,000£277,500£320,000
2025£498,875£263,500£185,000
2026£485,000——
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham-on-the-Wolds.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham-on-the-Wolds.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£216£237
2017£246£278£235
2018£232£210£222
2019£287£346£247
2020£272£297£244
2021£277£271£254
2022£305£264£279
2023£266£333£220
2024£326£269£297
2025£294£314£301
2026£301——
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waltham-on-the-Wolds.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waltham-on-the-Wolds 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 Waltham-on-the-Wolds ward.

Local councillors

Richard Stuart Sharp

Waltham-on-the-Wolds - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Waltham-on-the-Wolds

Is Waltham-on-the-Wolds safe?

Waltham-on-the-Wolds records about 30 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 Waltham-on-the-Wolds?

The median sale price in Waltham-on-the-Wolds is £485,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Waltham-on-the-Wolds?

Waltham-on-the-Wolds has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Waltham-on-the-Wolds?

Waltham-on-the-Wolds scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Waltham-on-the-Wolds sits around rank 18,414 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 Waltham-on-the-Wolds?

The average household income in Waltham-on-the-Wolds is around £56,612 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Waltham-on-the-Wolds?

Waltham-on-the-Wolds is represented by 1 elected councillor: Richard Stuart Sharp (Independent).