Harborough vs Melton
A side-by-side comparison of the Harborough and Meltonlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Harborough is the more populous; council tax is lower in Harborough; Melton has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Harborough | Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,626 | 51,752 |
| Density | 165/km² | 108/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,390 | £2,430 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 79% | 83% |
| Aged under 16 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 60% | 59% |
| Aged 65+ | 22% | 23% |