Town Pop. 1,680

Living in Melton: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Melton is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Melton most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Melton places 2nd of 16 in the IP12 postcode district.

The IP12 district averages 52/100, putting Melton 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 60 points above the IP12 district's 38/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
135.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 111 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woods Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parklands 14 crimes
  3. 3 Lloyd Road 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 70
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Melton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Woodbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital6.2 mi
Colchester General Hospital22.5 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department34.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
Nearest GP surgeryLittle St John Street Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,833 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.4%Student2.9%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax East Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,557
B £1,816
C £2,076
D £2,335
E £2,854
F £3,373
G £3,892
H £4,670
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Melton 0.4 mi
Woodbridge 1.4 mi
Wickham Market 4.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £332,500 17
Semi-detached £315,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£264k £345k £428k £509k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ufford (East Suffolk) 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Woodbridge 61 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bromeswell 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bredfield 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Eyke 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pettistree 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton Common 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Martlesham 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wickham Market 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Melton a nice place to live?

Melton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Melton is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Melton?

Melton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 228 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Melton?

Among the top-rated schools in Melton are Melton Primary School and Woodbridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Melton in total.

What are house prices like in Melton?

The current median house price in Melton is £332,500, around 17% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £315,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

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Postcode districts in Melton

IP12 52 ⇄

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