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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 2 schools in Waltham-on-the-Wolds: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
33
Deprivation level
3/10
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
13.94(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-59%)
Public order
5.02(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.79(-63%)
Vehicle crime
2.79(-33%)
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

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Waltham-on-the-Wolds area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waltham-on-the-Wolds 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 Waltham-on-the-Wolds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£460,000
Semi-Detached8£263,500
Terraced3£185,000

10 years median price trend in Waltham-on-the-Wolds

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waltham-on-the-Wolds.

All postcodes in Waltham-on-the-Wolds

LE144DG

Greenfield Close

LE144PR

Stonesby Road

LE144SB

Melton Spinney Road

LE144FT

Deben Gardens

LE144DR

Waltham-on-the-Wolds

LE144RT

Waltham-on-the-Wolds

LE144RU

Lag Lane

LE144SE

Waltham Road

LE144DN

Kings Close

LE144QT

Waltham-on-the-Wolds

LE144AE

Church Lane

LE144AP

Moorleas Lane

LE144SS

Eastwell Road

LE144UB

Melton Road

LE144AG

Goadby Road

LE144PW

Thorpe Side

LE144QG

Main Road

LE144DW

King Street

LE144BF

Seabrook Avenue

LE144AL

Mere Road

LE144DQ

Eperson Way

LE144FA

Landyke Lane

LE144FQ

Cricketer Court

LE144SD

Waltham Road

LE144AR

Station Road

LE144ST

Eastwell Road

LE144TA

Manor Court

LE144QL

Main Street

LE144AH

High Street

LE144DZ

Thorpe Side

LE144ES

Main Street

LE144FH

Speck Close

LE144AX

Fair Field

LE144DH

Melton Road

LE144AQ

Waltham-on-the-Wolds

LE144AF

Melton Road

LE144DS

Sandy Lane

LE144AN

Mere Road

LE144AS

Windsor Road

LE144AT

The Paddocks

LE144AD

Burgins Lane

LE144FN

Waltham-on-the-Wolds

LE144DP

New Street

LE144RS

Waltham-on-the-Wolds

LE144FJ

Beeby Drive

LE144AW

Mill Lane

LE144DX

South Close

LE144DL

Church Street

LE144QJ

Main Road

LE144DY

South Street

LE144FE

Twells Road

LE144DT

School Lane

LE144FF

Melton Spinney Road

LE144AJ

Melton Road

LE144SF

Waltham Road

LE144SG

Thorpe Road

LE144UG

Ironstone Lane

LE144QN

Main Street

LE144DJ

Waltham-on-the-Wolds

LE144AY

Bescaby Lane

LE144QH

Main Street

LE144AB

Bescaby Lane

LE144BH

Gillet Drive

LE144FG

Elwell Grove

LE144SY

Landyke Lane

LE144UD

Melton Road

Data Sources

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