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LE15 7QA

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Somerby

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Detailed insights for LE15 7QA

Overview

Postcode LE15 7QA 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 £457,500 (around £305 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £545,000. The nearest station is Oakham, about 2.9 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby is £56,612 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LE15 7QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby near LE15 7QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Oakham located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
25.3 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
306
93.58%
Other White
8
2.45%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.61%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
43.63%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.99%
No qualifications
37
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.56%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
57.04%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.93%
Social rents from council
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Somerby

Median price: £457,500
Price per sq ft: £305
Sales (last 12 months): 20
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £545K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £457,500 (about £305 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£530,000£314
Terraced5£265,000£307
Semi-Detached3£257,000£263

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£552,500£246,000£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£303£261£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.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE15 7QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LE15 7QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202546, Main Street, Oakham, LE15 7QADetachedFreehold£540,000

Schools

In the LE15 7QA postcode area, located within Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LE15 7QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Leigh Higgins

Somerby - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Edward Argar

Melton and Syston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictMeltonE07000133
Parliamentary ConstituencyMelton and SystonE14001357
WardSomerbyE05005508
ParishKnossington and Cold OvertonE04005530
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waltham, Wymondham & Great DalbyE02005396
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Melton 006BE01025910
Police ForceLeicestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LE15 7QA

Is LE15 7QA (Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby) safe?

The area around LE15 7QA 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.

What is the average house price near LE15 7QA?

The median sale price around LE15 7QA in Somerby is £457,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LE15 7QA?

LE15 7QA 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).

Who represents LE15 7QA (Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Melton and Syston covering LE15 7QA is Edward Argar (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leigh Higgins (Independent).