Living in LE13, Melton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LE13 in Melton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Melton: £283,892, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around LE13
62 recorded home sales on the streets around central LE13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £190,000 and a range from £88,000 to £425,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 ELGIN DRIVE, LE13 1TF | detached | £275,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 21 QUORN AVENUE, LE13 0JE | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 6 COTTESMORE AVENUE, LE13 0HY | detached | £425,000 | 2026-05-02 |
| 25 ELGIN DRIVE, LE13 1TF | semi-detached | £208,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 22 OAK ROAD, LE13 1BD | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 16 COTTESMORE AVENUE, LE13 0HY | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-01-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Sherard Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Ab Kettleby Primary School | Primary | Good | 3.0 mi |
| John Ferneley College | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.1 mi |
| Saint Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
8 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.1% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.2% |
| Skilled trades | 11.1% |
| Professional occupations | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
183 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LE13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Melton's figures.
Common questions about LE13
What is the average house price in LE13?
The average sold price in Melton is £283,892 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LE13?
Prices in Melton are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LE13?
The median of 62 recorded sales around central LE13 in the last 2 years is £190,000, ranging from £88,000 to £425,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LE13?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central LE13, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LE13?
183 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LE13 at risk of flooding?
Central LE13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LE13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £190,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 183 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LE13 safe?
183 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LE13 or LE14, LE13 or LE7, LE13 or LE15.
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