Town Pop. 197

Living in Muston (Melton): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Muston (Melton) scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NG13 postcode district. Against the wider NG13 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Muston (Melton) sits 58 points above the NG13 district figure of 24/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
375.6 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 29 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 422% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 914% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 535% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grantham Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Beacon View 6 crimes
  3. 3 Vine Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.421 · PM2.5 6.339 · PM10 11.319 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre17.2 mi
Lincoln County Hospital23.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital23.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Bennington Medical Centre4.5 mi
GP capacity2,112 patients per GP
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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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed0.9%Retired32.4%Student4.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Bottesford 1.4 mi
Elton and Orston 3.8 mi
Aslockton 5.6 mi
J26 M1 19.8 mi
J26 M1 20 mi
J25 M1 22.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Muston (Melton) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Bottesford 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Normanton (South Kesteven) 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Allington 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barrowby 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Kesteven) 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Orston 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Denton (South Kesteven) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Gonerby 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Long Bennington 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Harlaxton 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Whatton-in-the-Vale 44 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Muston (Melton) a nice place to live?

Muston (Melton) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Muston (Melton) is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Muston (Melton)?

Muston (Melton) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Muston (Melton) in context

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Postcode districts in Muston (Melton)

NG13 43 ⇄

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