Melton vs South Kesteven
A side-by-side comparison of the Melton and South Kestevenlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: South Kesteven is the more populous; council tax is lower in South Kesteven; South Kesteven has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Melton | South Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,752 | 143,405 |
| Density | 108/km² | 152/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 1% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,430 | £2,260 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 83% | 93% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 59% | 59% |
| Aged 65+ | 23% | 23% |