Melton Craven
Ward in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.759, -0.878 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 75 18 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
Melton Craven is a compact ward on the edge of the historic market town of Melton in Leicestershire, England. It comprises a mix of older terraces and post‑war estates with small patches of public green space and local shops, putting residents a short walk from the town’s market, independent cafés and amenities.
Although primarily residential, the ward shares in the town’s strong food and rural heritage - think Melton’s famous pork pies and Stilton connections - and retains a community feel with active residents’ groups and local events. Economically many people work in retail, small businesses or commute to nearby centres such as Leicester and Nottingham, while historically the wider area is noted for hunting and agricultural ties that still shape its character.
Postcode districts covering Melton Craven
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 13.7 miles
- Nottingham 19.1 miles
- Loughborough 14.5 miles
- Corby 20.4 miles
- West Bridgford 15.5 miles
- Long Eaton 19.4 miles
- Grantham 14.5 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 22 miles
- Ilkeston 23.4 miles
- Coalville 20.2 miles
- Arnold 19.5 miles
- Hucknall 23.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Melton Warwick Ward 0.2 miles
- Melton Mowbray Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Melton Newport Ward 1.1 miles
- Melton Dorian Ward 1.1 miles
- Burton Lazars Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Melton Egerton Ward 1.3 miles
- Melton Sysonby Ward 1.6 miles
- Burton and Dalby Parish 2.2 miles
- Asfordby Hill Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Kirby Bellars Parish 2.4 miles
- Great Dalby Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Freeby Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Melton Craven
LE13 1QR, LE13 1SS, LE13 1FZ, LE13 1AR, LE13 1XH, LE13 1BN, LE13 1FB, LE13 1ET, LE13 1BB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 42.2 miles
- Melton Mowbray Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Oakham Railway Station 8.5 miles
Hotels near Melton Craven Ad
- Harboro Hotel 0.4 miles
- The Quorn Lodge Hotel 3 0.9 miles
- Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Premier Inn Melton Mowbray 3 0.7 miles
- The White Lion Inn 4 5.1 miles
- The Old Stables 3.5 4.9 miles
- The Admiral Hornblower 8.7 miles
- Oakham Hotel 8.7 miles
- Wisteria Hotel 3 9 miles
- Brook Whipper-In Hotel 3 8.8 miles
Schools in Melton Craven
- Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School) Special
- Melton Vale Sixth Form College Further education
- Sherard Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Belgrave Library Library 12.6 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 13.8 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 14 miles
- University of Leicester University 14 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 14.2 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 14.2 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 14.6 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 14.8 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles
- City Ground Stadium 16.4 miles