Willow Road Stathern, Melton
55 addresses across 2 postcodes (LE14), about 340 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24902951.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £512,495 across 10 sales.
- Energy: 53 homes have an energy certificate (A: 30, B: 23).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Melton costs £2,430 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Elton and Orston, about 9.1 km (5.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 55 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Long Clawson Medical Practice, about 5.7 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | £512,495 | £349,995 | £729,995 |
| 2024 | 2 | £550,245 | £508,995 | £591,495 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 12 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 12 Sep 2025 | 15 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £559,995 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 11 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £524,995 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 14 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £509,995 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 10 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 9 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £669,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 3 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £370,995 | New build. |
| 30 May 2025 | 5 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £514,995 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £729,995 | New build. |
| 20 Jan 2025 | 6 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £349,995 | New build. |
| 13 Dec 2024 | 2 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £591,495 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 2024 | 4 LE14 4GJ | Detached | £508,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
53 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 133 m². Most common: House, detached (41); House, semi-detached (8); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2023 (48); 2024 (4); 2017 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (22).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Melton in 2026-27: Band D £2,430 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,620 | £1,890 | £2,160 | £2,430 | £2,970 | £3,510 | £4,049 | £4,859 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (23% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Stathern. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 7 City Road; Stathern, permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 53 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE14 4GJ | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| LE14 4HW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 55 addresses are between 64 m and 76 m above sea level (68 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE14 4GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LE14 4HW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elton and Orston 70 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Bottesford 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Aslockton 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blacksmith End Stathern | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 32 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Long Clawson Medical Practice | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Long Clawson Pharmacy | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Melton Mowbray Hospital | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Police station | Melton Police Station | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,920 m² | 190 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,110 m² | 360 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Guthlac, a listed building (Grade II*), 240 m east. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Guthlac | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Combs Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Stathern Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Belt | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Plungar Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Knipton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
| Windsor Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 54 | 55 |
1 of the street's 55 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Melton: see them on the Melton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stathern Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 160 m | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School LE14 4HX | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Stathern Primary School Before And After School Club LE14 4HX | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Stathern Village Store LE14 4HW | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| The Riad Supper Club LE14 4HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Stathern War Memorial Institute Village Hall LE14 4HW | Other catering premises | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Lily Of The Vale LE14 4HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Coffee Shot LE14 4HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| The Old Nurseries B&B LE14 4HE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chapel Lane (2); On or near Walnut Close (1); On or near School Lane (1); On or near The Crescent (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 24% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ash Close · Walnut Close · Farriers Way · Dove Close · School Lane · Church Walk · Main Street · Water Lane · Swallows Drive · The Crescent · Red Lion Street · Chapel Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.