School Catchments and House Prices in Melbourne
In the Melbourne area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Melbourne area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Melbourne school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £425,000 and a detached home averages £650,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Melbourne area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Melbourne.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Melbourne numbers
The schools families ask about here are Melbourne Infant School, Melbourne Junior School, Chellaston Academy and St John's CofE VC Primary, Stanton by Bridge (nearby). 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Melbourne to Derby takes about 20 to 30 min.
By price, Melbourne ranks 1 of the 27 Derbyshire locations we cover, at £425,000 against a county average of £250,111. Band D council tax here is £2,363, against an average of £2,435 across the county locations we cover.
How Melbourne scores for different buyers
Melbourne is a desirable, historic Georgian market town south of Derby.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Melbourne property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | A safe, characterful town with good primary schools (Melbourne Infant and Junior are both Good), Melbourne Hall and Gardens, Melbourne Pool and green space, and an easy Derby commute, a premier South Derbyshire family town, at a premium. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | Period charm, independent cafes, bars and restaurants, and an easy drive into Derby (with onward trains to London and the North) make Melbourne a strong professional base, though the commute is road-first and prices are high. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | A walkable, well-served conservation-area centre with independent shops, cafes and healthcare close to hand suits downsizers wanting character, at a premium, and with listed-building consent a factor on many period homes. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Handsome Georgian and detached houses, and homes near Melbourne Hall and the Pool, offer real quality for families trading up, the top of the local market, with listed and conservation-area consents to factor in. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Cottages, terraces and smaller period homes (often from around £250,000 to £350,000) offer a way into a sought-after town, but prices are above most of South Derbyshire, so it is a stretch for many. |
Families
People wanting a safe, characterful town with good primary schools (Melbourne Infant and Junior are both Good), Melbourne Hall and Gardens and the Pool, green space and an easy Derby commute, a premier South Derbyshire family town.
Professionals & downsizers
People wanting period character, an independent, foodie centre and a walkable, well-served town, with a fast drive into Derby and East Midlands Airport close by, at a premium, and with listed-building consent a factor.
Upsizers & heritage buyers
People wanting handsome Georgian and detached houses, or homes near Melbourne Hall and the Pool, real quality and character, with conservation-area consents and a flood check near the water to factor in.
Melbourne is known locally for Melbourne Hall & Gardens. Melbourne Hall and Gardens, home of the Lamb family and Lord Melbourne (Queen Victoria's first Prime Minister), with its celebrated formal gardens, and the town that gave its name to the Australian city.
Practical detail for Melbourne: the DE73 postcode district, no station in Melbourne, nearest is Derby (~8 miles, ~20 to 30 min by car); East Midlands Parkway also within reach and nearest A and E is Royal Derby Hospital, a drive; verify with NHS.
Melbourne at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Infant School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Melbourne Junior School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Chellaston Academy | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| St John's CofE VC Primary, Stanton by Bridge (nearby) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Melbourne
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Derbyshire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £42,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Melbourne
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Melbourne, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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Questions people ask
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