Melton Mowbray vs Syston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Syston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Melton Mowbray has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Syston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Melton Mowbray
£313,281
Syston
£277,039
Crime Rate
Melton Mowbray
60.3
Syston
67.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Melton Mowbray
85.7%
Syston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Melton Mowbray
461.8
Syston
368.6
EPC Rating
Melton Mowbray
71.6
Syston
71
Median Income
Melton Mowbray
£27,326
Syston
£30,021
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Melton Mowbray commands an average of £313,281, compared with £277,039 in Syston – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Melton Mowbray is a flat at £143,725, while in Syston it is a flat at £136,777.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Syston (£220,354 vs £192,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Melton Mowbray prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsMelton Mowbray has a crime rate of 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Syston at 67.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Melton Mowbray is violent-crime, while in Syston 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 Syston, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Melton Mowbray. There are 8 schools in Melton Mowbray and 3 in Syston.
Melton Mowbray School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Syston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Melton Mowbray | Syston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.8 Mbps in Melton Mowbray and 368.6 Mbps in Syston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Melton Mowbray and 91.4% in Syston. Gigabit availability stands at 91.1% in Melton Mowbray and 69.5% in Syston.
Melton Mowbray is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (462 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Melton Mowbray, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Syston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,291 in Melton Mowbray and £1,183 in Syston. 61.9% of homes in Melton Mowbray have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Syston.
Syston has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,021.4 in Syston and £27,326 in Melton Mowbray. The median age is 46.8 in Melton Mowbray and 43.2 in Syston. Employment rates stand at 59.3% in Melton Mowbray and 58% in Syston. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Melton Mowbray versus 68.2% in Syston. Melton Mowbray has a population of 27,451 and Syston has 13,628.
| Indicator | Melton Mowbray | Syston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,451 | 13,628 |
| Median Age | 46.8 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,326 | £30,021.4 |
| Employment Rate | 59.3% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.1% | 31.8% |
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