Melton: population and statistics
Melton has a population of 54,694 (2025) across 481.4 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 354 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 54,694 residents
- 481.4 km²
- 114 people/km²
Melton in numbers
Population of Melton over time
Melton had 51,013 residents in 2015 and 54,694 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 51,583 |
| 2021 | 51,756 |
| 2022 | 52,406 |
| 2023 | 53,221 |
| 2024 | 53,922 |
| 2025 | 54,694 |
All indicators for Melton
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Melton | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.4% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 83 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.8% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 225 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Melton | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 25,620 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 314 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 25.7% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 221 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.4% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 94 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 22,599 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 92.5% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 7.2% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 295 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.0% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 72 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.2% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 173 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 10.7% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £282,521 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 169 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 210 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Melton | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 150 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 70.4% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 234 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 250 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 9.5% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 54 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Melton | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 2,895 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 342 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 52.9 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 78 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,570 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 342 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £33,900 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 320 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Melton | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 84.0% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 23 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 216 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Melton | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.1% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 252 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Melton ranks 34 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 67,422 football pitches.
- 2.5 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Rutland, 20.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Rushcliffe (127,857 residents), 20 km away.
Business sectors: Melton
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×0.9
- Construction13.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.4% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12.9% ×2.9
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work3.6% ×0.6
Where is Melton?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Melton?
Melton has 54,694 residents (2025), ranking 354 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Melton?
Melton covers 481.4 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Melton growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Melton went from 51,013 to 54,694, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Melton?
Melton is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.800, longitude −0.800.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for Melton?
In Melton, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 25,620 dwellings (2026), ranking 314 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for Melton?
In Melton, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 2,895 sites (2026), ranking 342 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Which local authorities border Melton?
The nearest to Melton are Rutland (20 km), Rushcliffe (20 km), South Kesteven (20 km), Charnwood (24 km), Gedling (27 km).