LE13 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Oxford Drive, 1.1km from Ankle Hill in Melton Mowbray. Administratively it sits within Melton Warwick ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LE13, LE13 0AL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, up 49.0% year-on-year. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00131472 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD DRIVE, LE13 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD DRIVE, LE13 0AL.
195
50
£ 39,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LE13 0AL's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £317k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 49.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LE13 0AL. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 310,000
16 sales · Mean £ 320,775
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 268,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LE13 0AL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
Sherard Primary School
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Goral Polish Pub0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Andy's Fish Bar0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Ajiv News0.4 km
- Craven Street Stores0.7 km
- Premier - Harveens Convenience Store0.5 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Spar & Subway0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Students International0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Melton Mowbray1.1 km
- Oakham13.3 km
- Syston15.0 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Drive0.2 km
- Princess Drive0.2 km
- Dorset Drive0.2 km
- Dorset Drive0.2 km
- Cotswold Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LE130AL · Data under Open Government Licence