Melton Mowbray Population 2026
Melton Mowbray has a population of 27,737, making it the #446 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. It is about 323× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,737
Rank in United Kingdom
#446
Coordinates
52.77°N, 0.89°W
~79 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
149 km
93 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Melton Mowbray
- Humberstone18,854 people · ~19 km away
- Loughborough64,884 people · ~21 km away
- Leicester368,600 people · ~22 km away
- Grantham44,580 people · ~23 km away
- West Bridgford36,487 people · ~24 km away
- Wigston Magna37,260 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Melton Mowbray?
Melton Mowbray has a population of 27,737 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #446 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Melton Mowbray in?
Melton Mowbray is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Melton Mowbray the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 149 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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