Town comparison
Cotgrave vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Melton Mowbray is about 10% cheaper on average. For families, Cotgrave edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cotgrave
£345,414
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
Cotgrave
N/A
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cotgrave
100.0%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Cotgrave
357.2
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
Cotgrave
70.9
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
Cotgrave
£29,077
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Melton Mowbray more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £313,281 versus £345,414 in Cotgrave. The most affordable entry point in Cotgrave is a flat at £122,500, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Melton Mowbray (£143,725 vs £122,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cotgrave prices grew faster — 58% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Cotgrave and Melton Mowbray at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Cotgrave: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Melton Mowbray.
Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Cotgrave | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Melton Mowbray enjoy 461.8 Mbps on average, while Cotgrave lags behind at 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Cotgrave and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Cotgrave and 91.1% in Melton Mowbray.
Melton Mowbray is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (462 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Melton Mowbray is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Cotgrave's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cotgrave and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 60.1% of homes in Cotgrave 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 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cotgrave has a population of 7,794 while Melton Mowbray has 27,451. Median household income is £29,076.5 in Cotgrave and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 41 in Cotgrave and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Cotgrave and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray.
| Indicator | Cotgrave | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,794 | 27,451 |
| Median Age | 41 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,076.5 | £27,326 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 31.1% |
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