Postcode Analysis Melton, East Midlands

DERWENT DRIVE, LE13 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT DRIVE, LE13 0BS.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LE13 0BS combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£275k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE13 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Derwent Drive, 0.3km from Ankle Hill in Melton Mowbray. Administratively it sits within Melton Dorian ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE13, LE13 0BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LE13 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00131415 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE13 0BS. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 263,500

6 sales · Mean £ 243,666

Detached

£ 290,000

2 sales · Mean £ 290,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LE13 0BS has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre

Good384 pupils0.2 km
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Saint Francis Catholic Primary School

Good209 pupils0.4 km
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Long Field Spencer Academy

Good825 pupils0.7 km
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The Grove Primary School

Good148 pupils1.2 km
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Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)

Good212 pupils1.5 km
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Sherard Primary School

Good376 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Goral Polish Pub0.7 km
  • Anne Of Cleves0.8 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.9 km
  • The Boat Inn0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Andy's Fish Bar0.4 km
  • A & M Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • K Burger0.8 km
  • Ma's Cottage0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • 1 Market Place Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Ai Kitchen0.9 km
  • Amore Restaurant0.8 km
  • Don't Be Latte0.6 km
  • Fireaway0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Derek Jones Family Butchers1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Spar & Subway0.3 km
  • Sugar Shamrocks1.0 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Harboro Hotel0.8 km
  • Students International0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Iceland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Melton Mowbray0.6 km
  • Oakham14.2 km
  • Syston14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Derwent Drive0.2 km
  • Hamilton Drive0.2 km
  • Hamilton Drive0.2 km
  • Warick Road0.2 km
  • Severn Hill0.2 km