Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Meltham

A snapshot of life in Meltham, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Meltham is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 8,325. The average house price is £295,074 and the overall crime rate is 89.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Meltham ranks

Affordability
#152 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#82 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#96 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

8,325

Avg House Price

£295,074

Crime Rate

89.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

351 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,765

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Meltham's detached homes (£385,878) command roughly 2.0× the price of a flat (£195,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Meltham prices have risen 45% over the last 9 years (£203,731 → £295,074).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£385,878	£350,000	41
Semi-Detached	£285,945	£249,000	38
Terraced	£214,164	£200,000	41
Flat	£195,750	£172,500	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Meltham is 89.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Meltham: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School	Primary	Good
Meltham Moor Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Meltham averages 351 Mbps — 251% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Meltham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.4
% Rated C or Above	56.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,178

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,325
Median Age	42.6
Median Household Income	£29,765
Employment Rate	55.4%
Owner Occupied	63.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Meltham?

The average house price in Meltham is £295,074 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Meltham is a flat, with an average price of £195,750.

Is Meltham a safe place to live?

Meltham has a recorded crime rate of 89.1 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 Meltham?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Meltham?

Average broadband download speeds in Meltham are around 351 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.2% of premises.

How big is Meltham?

Meltham is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 8,325.

Most compared with

How does Meltham stack up against its neighbours?

Ashton-under-Lyne

Meltham

House price: £214,995 · £295,074
Crime rate: 95.4 · 89.1
Distance: 12.2 mi

Audenshaw

Meltham

House price: £238,857 · £295,074
Crime rate: 95.2 · 89.1
Distance: 14.0 mi

Barugh Green and Redbrook

Meltham

House price: £255,492 · £295,074
Crime rate: 94.8 · 89.1
Distance: 13.8 mi

Batley

Meltham

House price: £192,201 · £295,074
Crime rate: 89.2 · 89.1
Distance: 12.2 mi

Bradford

Meltham

House price: £170,910 · £295,074
Crime rate: 119.6 · 89.1
Distance: 14.3 mi

Brighouse

Meltham

House price: £223,810 · £295,074
Crime rate: 106.5 · 89.1
Distance: 8.2 mi

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