Dovedale Close
Melton, Leicestershire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £272,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Dovedale Close is located in Melton, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 115 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is place_of_worship (place of worship, 118m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Derwent Drive) is 115m away. The median property price is £272,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 152m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dovedale Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Priors Close 418m · 5 min walk
- Play Close 531m · 7 min walk
- Wilton Park 532m · 7 min walk
- Memorial Gardens 715m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint Francis Catholic Primary School 153m · 2 min walk
- Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre 444m · 6 min walk
- Long Field Spencer Academy 626m · 8 min walk
- The Grove Primary School 960m · 12 min walk
- Brownlow Primary School 1455m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ashton Close — Melton58
- Avon Road — Melton58
- Irwell Close — Melton58
- Fleming Avenue — Melton55
- Derwent Drive — Melton58
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.