Is LE14 2DR a safe place to live?

Yes, LE14 2DR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LE14 2DR?

The population for the LE14 2DR area is approximately 283 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Melton, East Midlands

THE PADDOCKS, LE14 2DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCKS, LE14 2DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

283

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Avg Age

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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 2DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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8/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

LE14 2DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LE14 2DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Paddocks, 0.4km from Thorpe Satchville in Melton. Administratively it sits within Somerby ward and the Rutland and Melton constituency.

For families considering a move, LE14 2DR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LE14 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00131485 (shared with 16 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 2DR. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean1.4%

Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

LE14 2DR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Melton Mowbray7.5 km
Syston11.2 km
Oakham12.6 km

Bus Stops

Church Lane0.2 km
Church Lane0.3 km