Melbourn
Strong on safety
This public area guide compares Melbourn in South Cambridgeshire using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Melbourn a good place to live?
Melbourn may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in South Cambridgeshire below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Melbourn at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Melbourn
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.57 per 1,000 people
Percentile
75th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Melbourn
House prices
Average sold price
£473,221
Percentile
85th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Melbourn
Flood risk in Melbourn
Transport in Melbourn
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Melbourn a good place to live?
Melbourn may be a good fit for people who value lower crime. It ranks strongly for lower crime, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Melbourn safe?
Melbourn ranks in the 75th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Melbourn?
The average sold price is £473,221, with house prices in the 85th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Melbourn?
Schools rank in the 34th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Melbourn?
Nearby public profiles include Harston & Comberton in South Cambridgeshire and Milton & Waterbeach in South Cambridgeshire.
