LE14 comprises Melton Mowbray and surrounds in Leicestershire, a market showing moderate dynamics across key metrics. Property prices have grown at 2.2% annually over five years, underperforming broader UK trends, whilst rental growth has outpaced price appreciation at 5.6% CAGR, suggesting investor interest in rental yields. Population expansion of 1.7% over the same period indicates modest demographic support for the market. The district scores 53.8 out of 100 on trajectory assessment, positioning it at the 71st percentile nationally—a mid-range performance marker. Currently classified as latent stage gentrification, the area exhibits characteristics typical of secondary markets with diverging price and rental dynamics worth monitoring for those evaluating medium-term investment potential.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Melton Mowbray · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
96 planning applications submitted in LE14 over the last six months.
- Demolition of existing single storey rear extension attached to listed building and erection of new single storey rear extension with rooflight. Includes external works to adjacent listed building.Jun 2026 · pending
- Discharge conditions 5 (Written scheme of investigation), 6 (Site investigation), 7 (Remediation Scheme), 9 (Topsoil/Subsoil), 11 (Biodiveristy Management Plan) and 13 (Attenuation Pond) of planning permission 23/01651/FUL, and part discharge of Condition 4 (Method Statement) with regards to the first phase of construction works.Jun 2026 · pending
- Proposed rear extension and relocation of Oil tankMar 2026 · pending
Melton Mowbray (LE14) common questions
Is Melton Mowbray up and coming?
Melton Mowbray (LE14) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 28% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Melton Mowbray safe?
Melton Mowbray has a safety score of 82/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Melton Mowbray?
The average property price in Melton Mowbray (LE14) is £236k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Melton Mowbray?
The median monthly rent in Melton Mowbray (LE14) is £1,027 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Melton Mowbray?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Melton Mowbray (LE13), Northampton (NN3), Leicester (LE7), Nottingham (NG12), Nottingham (NG13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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