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About

Melton is a district in the East Midlands, known for its rural landscapes and agricultural heritage. The area includes the market town of Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies and Stilton cheese. The district covers a mix of farmland, small villages, and woodland, with the River Eye flowing through parts of the region.

The district has strong ties to traditional industries like farming and food production. Melton Mowbray serves as the commercial hub, offering local markets and historic landmarks such as St Mary’s Church. Nearby, the countryside provides walking trails and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in its natural scenery. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere while supporting local businesses and agriculture.

Area overview

On average Melton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Melton is £43,682 per year. There are 33 schools in Melton: 26 primary (2 Outstanding and 20 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melton Population
51,752
Population density
107.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
48,064
92.87%
Other White
1,767
3.41%
Indian
306
0.59%
Irish
269
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
239
0.46%
Total population: 51,752

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
9,160
40.53%
Owns with a mortgage
6,871
30.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
3,382
14.97%
Social rents from council
1,641
7.26%
Other social rented
775
3.43%
Total households: 22,599

Property prices in Melton

Based on 812 recent sales, the median property price is £267,750 in Melton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached352£386,900
Flats20£138,750
Semi-Detached284£239,150
Terraced156£190,500

10 years median price trend in Melton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melton.

All wards in Melton

Asfordby

Bottesford

Croxton Kerrial

Frisby-on-the-Wreake

Gaddesby

Long Clawson and Stathern

Melton Craven

Melton Dorian

Melton Egerton

Melton Newport

Melton Sysonby

Melton Warwick

Old Dalby

Somerby

Waltham-on-the-Wolds

Wymondham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.