City Profile • Local Authority
Melton
Melton is a local authority district comprising 7 postcode areas. The current median house price across the city is £307k, reflecting a downward trend of 3.0% over the past year. It is a sought-after area for buyers, characterised by strong rates of homeownership. In terms of safety, crime rates are low at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents, making it an appealing choice for families.
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Population Trajectory
Annual residents (1991 – 2022)
52,433
Residents (2022)
Constituent Districts
7 AreasPopulation Composition
Detailed breakdown of the residents within the Melton authority according to the Census 2021.
Top Ethnicities
White: English92.9%
White: Other White3.4%
Indian0.6%
White: Irish0.5%
White and Asian0.5%
White and Black Caribbean0.4%
Age Profile
55-59 years8.3%
50-54 years8.0%
60-64 years7.0%
70-74 years6.6%
65-69 years6.3%
45-49 years6.3%
Top Occupations
Professional16.4%
Managers and directors15.2%
Skilled trades12.7%
Associate professional12.2%
Elementary occupations10.2%
Caring and leisure9.3%
Housing Tenure
Owned: Outright40.5%
Owned: Mortgage30.4%
Private rented: Landlord14.9%
Social rented: Council7.3%
Social rented: Other3.4%
Private rented: Other2.2%
Area DNA
family10/10
health3/10
safety8/10
homeown8/10
transit4/10
affluence5/10
diversity3/10
employment8/10
investment1/10