Area guide · South Cambridgeshire

Living in Melbourn

A snapshot of life in Melbourn, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Melbourn is a village in South Cambridgeshire, East of England with a population of 4,907. The average house price is £454,427 and the overall crime rate is 46.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Melbourn ranks

Population

4,907

Avg House Price

£454,427

Crime Rate

46.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

385 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£36,933

Median Age

43.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Melbourn's detached homes (£621,799) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£252,200).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Melbourn prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£373,974 → £454,427).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£621,799	£580,000	23
Semi-Detached	£397,602	£367,000	27
Terraced	£377,067	£372,500	15
Flat	£252,200	£255,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Melbourn is 46.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Melbourn: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Melbourn Primary School	Primary	Good
Melbourn Village College	Secondary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Melbourn averages 385 Mbps — 285% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Melbourn homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.6
% Rated C or Above	72.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,142

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,907
Median Age	43.8
Median Household Income	£36,933
Employment Rate	62.8%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Melbourn?

The average house price in Melbourn is £454,427 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Melbourn?

The most affordable entry point in Melbourn is a flat, with an average price of £252,200.

Is Melbourn a safe place to live?

Melbourn has a recorded crime rate of 46.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Melbourn?

Melbourn has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Melbourn?

Average broadband download speeds in Melbourn are around 385 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.5% of premises.

How big is Melbourn?

Melbourn is a settlement in South Cambridgeshire with a population of approximately 4,907.

Most compared with

How does Melbourn stack up against its neighbours?

Arlesey

Melbourn

House price: £476,109 · £454,427
Crime rate: 48.6 · 46.1
Distance: 13.0 mi

Baldock

Melbourn

House price: £432,242 · £454,427
Crime rate: 38.1 · 46.1
Distance: 11.0 mi

Bar Hill

Melbourn

House price: £341,201 · £454,427
Crime rate: 45.9 · 46.1
Distance: 11.7 mi

Biggleswade

Melbourn

House price: £399,954 · £454,427
Crime rate: 48.7 · 46.1
Distance: 11.7 mi

Buntingford

Melbourn

House price: £560,341 · £454,427
Crime rate: 51.5 · 46.1
Distance: 9.6 mi

Cambourne

Melbourn

House price: £311,146 · £454,427
Crime rate: 42.6 · 46.1
Distance: 10.1 mi

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