Area guide · Melton

Living in Bottesford

A snapshot of life in Bottesford, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bottesford is a village in Melton, East Midlands with a population of 3,046. The average house price is £319,437 and the overall crime rate is 59.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bottesford ranks

Population

3,046

Avg House Price

£319,437

Crime Rate

59.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

292 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,723.8

Median Age

44.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bottesford's detached homes (£370,548) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£157,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bottesford prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£228,961 → £319,437).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£370,548	£355,000	49
Semi-Detached	£245,195	£240,000	22
Terraced	£221,655	£221,655	2
Flat	£157,000	£157,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bottesford is 59.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bottesford: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bottesford Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
The Priory Belvoir Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Bottesford averages 292 Mbps — 192% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bottesford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.7
% Rated C or Above	61%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,223

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,046
Median Age	44.2
Median Household Income	£28,723.8
Employment Rate	56%
Owner Occupied	65.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bottesford?

The average house price in Bottesford is £319,437 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bottesford?

The most affordable entry point in Bottesford is a flat, with an average price of £157,000.

Is Bottesford a safe place to live?

Bottesford has a recorded crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bottesford?

Bottesford has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bottesford?

Average broadband download speeds in Bottesford are around 292 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.8% of premises.

How big is Bottesford?

Bottesford is a settlement in Melton with a population of approximately 3,046.

Most compared with

How does Bottesford stack up against its neighbours?

Arnold

Bottesford

House price: £233,758 · £319,437
Crime rate: N/A · 59.8
Distance: 14.1 mi

Balderton

Bottesford

House price: £221,671 · £319,437
Crime rate: 84.1 · 59.8
Distance: 8.0 mi

Bingham

Bottesford

House price: £327,231 · £319,437
Crime rate: 20.9 · 59.8
Distance: 6.4 mi

Bottesford

Burton Joyce

House price: £319,437 · £389,373
Crime rate: 59.8 · N/A
Distance: 10.3 mi

Bottesford

Calverton

House price: £319,437 · £299,785
Crime rate: 59.8 · N/A
Distance: 13.6 mi

Bottesford

Carlton (Gedling)

House price: £319,437 · £244,197
Crime rate: 59.8 · N/A
Distance: 12.2 mi

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