Branston vs Market Rasen

At £254,996, Branston undercuts Market Rasen (£265,768) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Market Rasen it is a flat at £111,667.

Branston has a crime rate of 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Market Rasen at 60.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Market Rasen it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Branston, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Market Rasen, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Branston averages 307.7 Mbps – ahead of Market Rasen's 140.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 71.5% in Market Rasen. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 19.1% in Market Rasen.

→Branston is the faster of the two by 119% on average download speed (308 vs 141 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Market Rasen leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Branston averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,329 in Market Rasen. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Market Rasen.

→Market Rasen has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,477 in Market Rasen and £27,658.8 in Branston. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 47.6 in Market Rasen. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Branston versus 67.2% in Market Rasen. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 51% in Market Rasen.

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