Compare Melton against Oadby and Wigston
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Melton and Oadby and Wigston.
Population comparison
- Population for Melton
- 51,394
- Population for Oadby and Wigston
- 57,313
- Difference
- -5,919
- Percentage Difference
- -10.89%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Melton
- 23,945 (77.8%)
- # People Employed in Oadby and Wigston
- 24,865 (71.2%)
- Difference
- 23,945
- Percentage Difference
- -3.77%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Melton
- 5,960 (19.4%)
- # People Inactive in Oadby and Wigston
- 8,620 (24.7%)
- Difference
- 5,960
- Percentage Difference
- -36.49%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Melton
- 885 (2.9%)
- # People unemployed in Oadby and Wigston
- 1,425 (4.1%)
- Difference
- 885
- Percentage Difference
- -46.75%
Comparing crimes by type for Melton and Oadby and Wigston
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Melton and Oadby and Wigston compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Melton | Crimes in Oadby and Wigston | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Melton and Oadby and Wigston from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Melton and Oadby and Wigston.
Compare Property prices over time for Melton and Oadby and Wigston
Showing crimes from 2010 up until January 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £436,578.02 / £454,653.50 | £282,785.38 / £266,792.08 | £219,915.63 / £202,462.53 | £144,015.54 / £162,839.11 |
| 2022 | £410,049.19 / £428,688.85 | £267,537.50 / £254,219.59 | £209,489.55 / £193,976.58 | £138,882.51 / £157,603.08 |
| 2021 | £358,945.11 / £380,375.07 | £234,815.27 / £226,537.61 | £185,236.42 / £173,943.50 | £127,020.28 / £147,629.52 |
| 2020 | £319,464.49 / £351,199.03 | £210,864.28 / £211,423.16 | £166,137.54 / £161,297.54 | £117,847.92 / £142,082.84 |
| 2019 | £312,296.17 / £339,266.94 | £205,351.74 / £204,106.91 | £162,146.19 / £155,754.78 | £117,762.58 / £140,579.56 |
| 2018 | £307,866.58 / £331,631.78 | £202,389.01 / £199,092.30 | £160,242.28 / £152,070.65 | £117,772.64 / £139,656.92 |
| 2017 | £296,739.51 / £308,986.75 | £194,548.22 / £185,275.94 | £154,966.66 / £142,214.46 | £115,765.91 / £132,831.54 |
| 2016 | £277,643.07 / £287,227.83 | £182,047.25 / £172,645.91 | £146,090.16 / £133,431.93 | £106,410.01 / £121,388.27 |
| 2015 | £261,675.23 / £268,930.09 | £171,738.59 / £161,576.91 | £138,419.74 / £125,354.81 | £101,172.78 / £114,516.76 |
| 2014 | £246,882.18 / £254,511.24 | £162,709.79 / £153,194.37 | £131,815.06 / £119,598.29 | £96,895.49 / £109,630.66 |
| 2013 | £231,424.29 / £240,184.73 | £152,073.35 / £143,879.16 | £123,515.37 / £112,142.48 | £91,591.11 / £103,330.03 |
| 2012 | £233,765.02 / £241,875.57 | £153,679.58 / £145,064.19 | £124,849.18 / £113,462.82 | £93,906.42 / £106,113.71 |
| 2011 | £230,106.18 / £243,228.48 | £150,087.47 / £144,425.23 | £121,807.94 / £112,670.81 | £93,178.82 / £107,189.58 |
| 2010 | £226,793.39 / £237,688.44 | £149,847.33 / £142,475.97 | £121,849.63 / £111,766.18 | £94,158.20 / £107,086.26 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 0k vs 19k
- Median Salary
- £22,569 vs £25,683
- Annual Percentage Change
- 18.6% vs 15.2%
- Mean Salary
- £28,043 vs £27,819
See how Melton compares to other areas in East Midlands
| Industry | Melton Count | Oadby and Wigston Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 370 | 10 | +360 | + 189.47% |
| Production | 175 | 205 | -30 | -15.79% |
| Construction | 340 | 270 | +70 | + 22.95% |
| Motor Trades | 70 | 75 | -5 | -6.9% |
| Wholesale | 110 | 200 | -90 | -58.06% |
| Retail | 150 | 190 | -40 | -23.53% |
| Transport | 85 | 135 | -50 | -45.45% |
| Accommodation Food | 125 | 110 | +15 | + 12.77% |
| Information Comms | 85 | 140 | -55 | -48.89% |
| Finance Insurance | 45 | 45 | 0 | 0% |
| Property | 95 | 95 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 385 | 265 | +120 | + 36.92% |
| Business Admin | 215 | 140 | +75 | + 42.25% |
| Public Admin Defence | 20 | 0 | +20 | + 200% |
| Education | 40 | 45 | -5 | -11.76% |
| Health | 70 | 175 | -105 | -85.71% |
| Arts Entertainment | 150 | 110 | +40 | + 30.77% |