Postcode LE14 2PL is located in a rural village, within the Somerby area of Melton in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby 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. The nearest station is Oakham, about 4.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,327 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby is £56,612 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE14 2PL.
Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby near LE14 2PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oakham located about 4.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £535,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £268,500 | £266 |
| Terraced | 5 | £265,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE14 2PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 1, Saxons Lea, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2PL | Detached | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 31, Main Street, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2QT | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 33, Main Street, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2QT | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Springfield House, 17, Main Street, Melton Mowbray, LE14 2QT | Detached | Freehold | £820,000 |
In the LE14 2PL postcode area, located within Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Somerby Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2012. |
Annual council tax rates for Melton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LE14 2PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh Higgins
Somerby - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Argar
Melton and Syston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LE14 2PL records about 35 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. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and other theft.
The median sale price around LE14 2PL in Somerby is £500,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LE14 2PL, including Somerby Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LE14 2PL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Melton and Syston covering LE14 2PL is Edward Argar (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leigh Higgins (Independent).