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House prices in Melton
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Melton is worth £288,513, up 0.9% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £402,540.
That's 6% above the UK average of £271,295.
Melton house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Melton
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £402,540 ▲ +0.8%
- Semi-detached £250,347 ▲ +1.5%
- Terraced £202,003 ▲ +0.7%
- Flat £119,575 ▼ -2.2%
Affordability
A typical home in Melton costs 8.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Melton ranks nationally →
Melton is the 145th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 19,878 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Melton.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 41.4%
- Median floor area 86 m²
- Median annual energy cost £991
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Forest of Dean £289,671
- House prices in North West Leicestershire £286,826
- House prices in Mid Devon £285,941
- House prices in North Norfolk £293,640
- House prices in Ribble Valley £283,325
- House prices in Swale £294,113
- House prices in West Devon £294,782
- House prices in Blaby £281,459
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Melton?
- The average house price in Melton is £288,513, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Melton changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Melton have risen +0.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Melton by property type?
- Latest average prices in Melton:
- detached homes: £402,540
- semi-detached homes: £250,347
- terraced homes: £202,003
- flats: £119,575
- Is Melton affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Melton costs 8.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Melton ranks nationally.
- Is Melton an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Melton costs £288,513 — 6% more than the UK average of £271,295. Melton is the 145th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Melton?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Melton's average of £288,513, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Melton?
- On a typical Melton sale at £288,513, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,500–£5,200, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Melton?
- Moving home in Melton typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.