Town comparison
Great Glen vs Melton Mowbray
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Melton Mowbray wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Great Glen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Glen edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Glen
£354,827
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Crime Rate
Great Glen
44.3
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Glen
100.0%
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Great Glen
327.3
Melton Mowbray
461.8
EPC Rating
Great Glen
70.5
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Median Income
Great Glen
£31,042
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £313,281, Melton Mowbray undercuts Great Glen (£354,827) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Glen is a flat at £155,167, while in Melton Mowbray it is a flat at £143,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Great Glen (£226,167 vs £192,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Melton Mowbray prices grew faster — 36% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Great Glen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.3 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Melton Mowbray. The most common crime category in Great Glen 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Great Glen, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Melton Mowbray, which has 8 schools, the figure is 85.7%.
Great Glen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Great Glen | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Melton Mowbray averages 461.8 Mbps – ahead of Great Glen's 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Great Glen and 99% in Melton Mowbray. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Great Glen and 91.1% in Melton Mowbray.
Melton Mowbray is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (462 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Melton Mowbray leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Great Glen averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,246 in Great Glen and £1,291 in Melton Mowbray. 59.9% of homes in Great Glen 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 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,041.7 in Great Glen and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 45 in Great Glen and 46.8 in Melton Mowbray. Owner-occupancy is 76.3% in Great Glen versus 70.9% in Melton Mowbray. Employment rates stand at 59% in Great Glen and 59.3% in Melton Mowbray.
| Indicator | Great Glen | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,062 | 27,451 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,041.7 | £27,326 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.4% | 31.1% |
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