Town comparison
Grantham vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Grantham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Grantham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Grantham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grantham
£268,518
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
Grantham
52.2
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grantham
93.8%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Grantham
441.2
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
Grantham
69.4
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
Grantham
£29,032
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Melton Mowbray commands an average of £313,281, compared with £268,518 in Grantham – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Grantham is a flat at £112,643, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Melton Mowbray (£143,725 vs £112,643).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Melton Mowbray prices grew faster — 36% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsGrantham has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Melton Mowbray at 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Grantham 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 Grantham, where 93.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Melton Mowbray. There are 19 schools in Grantham and 8 in Melton Mowbray.
Grantham School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 19 schools (13 primary, 6 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 | Grantham | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 8 |
| Primary | 13 | 6 |
| Secondary | 6 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 93.8% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.8 Mbps in Melton Mowbray and 441.2 Mbps in Grantham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Grantham and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 84% in Grantham and 91.1% in Melton Mowbray.
Melton Mowbray is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (462 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Melton Mowbray, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Grantham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Grantham and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 60.5% of homes in Grantham 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 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,032 in Grantham and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 46.3 in Grantham and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Grantham and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Grantham versus 70.9% in Melton Mowbray. Grantham has a population of 44,906 and Melton Mowbray has 27,451.
| Indicator | Grantham | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,906 | 27,451 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,032 | £27,326 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 31.1% |
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