Bottesford vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Melton Mowbray wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Bottesford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bottesford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bottesford
£319,437
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
Bottesford
59.8
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bottesford
100.0%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bottesford
292.3
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
Bottesford
70.7
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
Bottesford
£28,724
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bottesford commands an average of £319,437, compared with £313,281 in Melton Mowbray – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Bottesford is a flat at £157,000, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Bottesford (£221,655 vs £192,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bottesford prices grew faster — 40% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Bottesford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.8 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Melton Mowbray. The most common crime category in Bottesford 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 Bottesford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Melton Mowbray. There are 2 schools in Bottesford and 8 in Melton Mowbray.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 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 | Bottesford | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 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 Bottesford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bottesford and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bottesford 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
Energy efficiency favours Melton Mowbray, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Bottesford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bottesford and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 61% of homes in Bottesford 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 Bottesford and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 44.2 in Bottesford and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bottesford and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bottesford versus 70.9% in Melton Mowbray. Bottesford has a population of 3,046 and Melton Mowbray has 27,451.
| Indicator | Bottesford | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 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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