Melton

Expensive to access relative to local wages, Melton presents a difficult entry point for those relying on local employment. A median house costs 8 times the median annual gross pay, a significant hurdle when weekly earnings of £649.70 sit well below the East Midlands median. While monthly rent is more accessible at £790, it still consumes 28.1% of median gross earnings. The area does offer a lower crime rate than the regional median and a deprivation score that ranks among the better performers in the East Midlands. However, the high house-to-earnings multiple suggests that moving here requires either significant existing capital or a commute to higher-paying jobs outside the immediate area. It suits those prioritising lower crime and relative safety over local economic opportunity.

Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.

Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.