Bingham vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Melton Mowbray is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Bingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bingham commands an average of £327,231, compared with £313,281 in Melton Mowbray – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Bingham (£226,013 vs £192,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingham prices grew faster — 39% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBingham has a crime rate of 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 189% lower than Melton Mowbray at 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingham is violent-crime, while in Melton Mowbray it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Melton Mowbray. There are 5 schools in Bingham and 8 in Melton Mowbray.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Melton Mowbray School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.8 Mbps in Melton Mowbray and 292.3 Mbps in Bingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 91.1% in Melton Mowbray.
Melton Mowbray is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (462 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Melton Mowbray leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Bingham averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Melton Mowbray.
Melton Mowbray has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,723.8 in Bingham and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 70.9% in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray.
| Indicator | Bingham | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 27,451 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £27,326 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 31.1% |
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