Postcode Analysis Melton, East Midlands

THE DRIFT ROAD, LE14 2BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIFT ROAD, LE14 2BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

367

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LE14 2BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LE14 2BW's 64% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

LE14 2BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Drift Road, 0.6km from Wymondham in Wymondham (Melton). Administratively it sits within Wymondham ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.

For families considering a move, LE14 2BW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LE14 2BW are sourced from Output Area E00131497 (shared with 24 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 LE14 2BW. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

LE14 2BW has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham

Good37 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Berkeley Arms0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Frenchvines0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Windmill Tea Rooms0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oakham9.7 km
  • Melton Mowbray10.2 km
  • Grantham17.5 km