Asfordby Hill, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3QY

Asfordby Hill is part of the market town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, England. The town lies 19 miles (31 km) north‑east of Leicester and 20 miles (32 km) south‑east of Nottingham, and sits on the River Eye, which is known below Melton as the Wreake. Melton Mowbray had a population of 27,670 in 2019 and is sometimes promoted as Britain’s Rural Capital of Food. It is the home of the Melton Mowbray pork pie and hosts one of six licensed makers of Stilton cheese. The locality is within the LE 14 postal district, placing it in a setting that balances rural charm with proximity to larger towns and cities.