Is Meltham a good place to live?
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In Meltham (HD9 5), recorded crime is 10% above the national average, homes sell for around £271,147 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 10% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£271,147
Population
9,300
Recorded crime
294.6
Schools
2
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Meltham HD9 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Meltham HD9 5 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (2 of 2,742) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in HD9 5, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (23 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in HD9 5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 33/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 3,886
Owned 75% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for HD9 5.
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Meltham HD9 5: frequently asked questions
Is Meltham HD9 5 a good place to live?
In Meltham (HD9 5), recorded crime is 10% above the national average, homes sell for around £271,147 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Meltham HD9 5?
Recorded crime in Meltham HD9 5 runs at 294.6 per 1,000 properties, 10% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Meltham HD9 5 safe?
Crime in Meltham HD9 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Meltham HD9 5 runs at 294.6 per 1,000 properties, 10% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Meltham HD9 5?
Homes in Meltham HD9 5 sell for around £271,147 on average, based on 104 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Meltham HD9 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Meltham HD9 5 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (2 of 2,742) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Meltham HD9 5?
There are 2 schools in Meltham HD9 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Meltham HD9 5 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Meltham HD9 5, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Meltham HD9 5 a deprived area?
Meltham HD9 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).