Living in LE14, Melton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LE14 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 LE14
164 recorded home sales on the streets around central LE14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £88,800 to £525,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247 NOTTINGHAM ROAD, LE13 0NS | detached | £187,500 | 2026-06-23 |
| 3 ABINGDON ROAD, LE13 0SA | detached | £255,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 34 BOYD ROAD, LE13 0RH | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 20 FORD CLOSE, LE13 1GD | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 20 LEIGHTON ROAD, LE13 1GG | detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 3 BRAMPTON ROAD, LE13 0NA | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-07 |
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
13 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 | 1.1 mi |
| Ab Kettleby Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Sherard Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| John Ferneley College | Secondary | Requires improvement | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
9 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.7% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
38 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LE14 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Melton's figures.
Common questions about LE14
What is the average house price in LE14?
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 LE14?
Prices in Melton are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LE14?
The median of 164 recorded sales around central LE14 in the last 2 years is £270,000, ranging from £88,800 to £525,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LE14?
13 schools sit within 3 miles of central LE14, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LE14?
38 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LE14 at risk of flooding?
Central LE14 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 LE14 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 £270,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 38 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LE14 safe?
38 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LE14 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? LE14 or LE13, LE14 or LE7, LE14 or NG12.
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