Birstall vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birstall is about 17% cheaper on average. Melton Mowbray has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Birstall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,306 versus £313,281 in Melton Mowbray. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £143,725).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birstall prices grew faster — 39% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Melton Mowbray (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Birstall (68 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Birstall 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Birstall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Melton Mowbray.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 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 | Birstall | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birstall enjoy 486.2 Mbps on average, while Melton Mowbray lags behind at 461.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 91.1% in Melton Mowbray.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (486 vs 462 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Melton Mowbray is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Birstall's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Melton Mowbray.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birstall has a population of 13,960 while Melton Mowbray has 27,451. Median household income is £30,111.7 in Birstall and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray.
| Indicator | Birstall | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 27,451 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £27,326 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 31.1% |
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