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Living in Wymondham (Melton): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wymondham (Melton) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Wymondham (Melton) most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Wymondham (Melton) places 6th of 18 in the LE14 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Wymondham (Melton) sits 65 points above the LE14 district figure of 21/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LE14 postcode district.

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Wymondham (Melton) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
167.2 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 16 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 460% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 267% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 9 crimes
  2. 2 Coston Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Meadows Rise 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.463 · PM2.5 6.329 · PM10 11.22 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Peter's Church of England Primary School WymondhamPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary18.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre22.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital22.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Overton and Somerby Surgeries2.9 mi
GP capacity5,181 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired28%Student2.9%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership52.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
5
Melton Mowbray 6 mi
Oakham 6 mi
Grantham 11 mi
J21A M1 21.8 mi
J21 M1 21.8 mi
J21 M1 21.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wymondham (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

Market Overton 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whissendine 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Greetham 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cottesmore 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
South Witham 31 4.7 mi away ⇄
Waltham on the Wolds 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Langham (Rutland) 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burton Lazars 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Barleythorpe 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Oakham 53 6.0 mi away ⇄
Colsterworth 39 6.1 mi away ⇄
Melton Mowbray 52 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wymondham (Melton) a nice place to live?

Wymondham (Melton) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wymondham (Melton) is 40/100, 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 Wymondham (Melton)?

Wymondham (Melton) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wymondham (Melton)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wymondham (Melton) is St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wymondham (Melton) in total.

Wymondham (Melton) in context

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Postcode districts in Wymondham (Melton)

LE14 37 ⇄

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