Melton vs Rushcliffe
A side-by-side comparison of the Melton and Rushcliffelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Rushcliffe is the more populous; council tax is lower in Melton; Rushcliffe has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Melton | Rushcliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,752 | 119,077 |
| Density | 108/km² | 291/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,430 | £2,643 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 83% | 96% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 59% | 60% |
| Aged 65+ | 23% | 22% |