East Leake vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Melton Mowbray wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, East Leake edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Leake
£314,843
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
East Leake
N/A
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Leake
100.0%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
East Leake
299.9
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
East Leake
72.2
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
East Leake
£32,875
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in East Leake commands an average of £314,843, compared with £313,281 in Melton Mowbray – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in East Leake is a flat at £136,333, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in East Leake (£242,272 vs £192,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Melton Mowbray prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both East Leake and Melton Mowbray at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer East Leake, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Melton Mowbray. There are 3 schools in East Leake and 8 in Melton Mowbray.
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | East Leake | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.8 Mbps in Melton Mowbray and 299.9 Mbps in East Leake. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in East Leake and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in East Leake and 91.1% in Melton Mowbray.
Melton Mowbray is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (462 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
East Leake leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Melton Mowbray averages 71.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,135 in East Leake and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 66.6% of homes in East Leake have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Melton Mowbray.
East Leake has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in East Leake and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 44 in East Leake and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in East Leake versus 70.9% in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 58% in East Leake and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray.
| Indicator | East Leake | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,551 | 27,451 |
| Median Age | 44 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,875.3 | £27,326 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 31.1% |
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