Edwalton vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Melton Mowbray is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 130% lower. For families, Edwalton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Edwalton
£720,329
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
Edwalton
N/A
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Edwalton
100.0%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Edwalton
357.2
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
Edwalton
70.9
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
Edwalton
£29,077
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £313,281, Melton Mowbray undercuts Edwalton (£720,329) by around 130% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Edwalton is a flat at £191,625, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 59% pricier in Edwalton (£661,809 vs £417,386).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Melton Mowbray prices grew faster — 36% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Edwalton and Melton Mowbray at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Edwalton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Melton Mowbray, which has 8 schools, the figure is 85.7%.
Edwalton 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 | Edwalton | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Melton Mowbray averages 461.8 Mbps – ahead of Edwalton's 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Edwalton and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Edwalton 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
Energy efficiency favours Melton Mowbray, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Edwalton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Edwalton and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 60.1% of homes in Edwalton 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
Median household income is £29,076.5 in Edwalton and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 41 in Edwalton and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Edwalton and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray. Owner-occupancy is 60.4% in Edwalton versus 70.9% in Melton Mowbray. Edwalton has a population of 4,762 and Melton Mowbray has 27,451.
| Indicator | Edwalton | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,762 | 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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