House prices in Melton
The median price paid for a home in Melton was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 701 sales. House prices in Melton fell 0.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 9.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Melton was 9% higher than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in Melton was £806 a month in August 2026, 7.0% up on a year earlier (ONS). Melton had 5.6 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Melton stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, Melton had the 20th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +17.3 per 1,000 residents.
- Rents in Melton had the 37th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+7.0%).
- Melton has the 46th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.20 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Melton
The median price paid in Melton was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 701 sales, or £2,925 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £375,000 | 288 | £3,227 | 0.0% | +10.3% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £235,000 | 261 | £2,837 | −0.9% | +17.5% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £180,000 | 137 | £2,413 | −5.2% | +9.1% | £180,500 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton | £260,000 | −0.9% | +9.1% | £2,925 | −0.5% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Melton sold for a median £2,925 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 5% higher than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
Melton has the 137th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −0.9% change over the year is the 127th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 17th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
People moving in and out in Melton
In the year ending June 2025, 3,559 people moved to Melton from elsewhere in the UK and 2,624 moved away, a net gain of 935 (17.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Charnwood 552
- Leicester 356
- Rushcliffe 249
Most moved out to
- Charnwood 256
- South Kesteven 255
- Rushcliffe 231
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in Melton
The average private rent in Melton was £806 a month in August 2026, 7.0% up on a year earlier. Rents in Melton are 32.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Melton has the 64th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in Melton
650 homes were sold in Melton in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.20 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Melton were 9.7% down on the year before and 26.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 46th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th most of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Melton
The police recorded 3,078 crimes in Melton in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.6 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Melton fell 13.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 12.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.44 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.16 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.77 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.26 |
Melton has the 54th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Melton
Melton is the 99th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 198th |
| Income | 207th |
| Employment | 221st |
| Education and skills | 218th |
| Health | 214th |
| Crime | 204th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 111th |
| Living environment | 157th |
Broadband and mobile in Melton
78.8% of premises in Melton can get gigabit broadband and 96.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 67.2% can get full fibre, and 1.5% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 50th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
77.6% of premises in Melton get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Melton
How much does a house cost in Melton?
The median price paid for a home in Melton was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £375,000; semi-detached £235,000; terraced £180,000.
Are house prices in Melton going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Melton fell 0.9%, and over five years it rose 9.1%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Melton?
The average private rent in Melton was £806 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £557; 2 bed £731; 3 bed £899; 4+ bed £1,369.
Is Melton a safe place to live?
Melton had 5.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 54th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Melton?
67.2% of premises in Melton can get full fibre and 78.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Rushcliffe 15 km
- Charnwood 20 km
- Rutland 23 km
- South Kesteven 25 km
- Nottingham 26 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.