Cherry Willingham vs Market Rasen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cherry Willingham is about 6% cheaper on average. Market Rasen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cherry Willingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cherry Willingham
£250,432
Market Rasen
£265,768
Crime Rate
Cherry Willingham
61.2
Market Rasen
60.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cherry Willingham
100.0%
Market Rasen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cherry Willingham
284.8
Market Rasen
140.8
EPC Rating
Cherry Willingham
69.7
Market Rasen
69.9
Median Income
Cherry Willingham
£28,802
Market Rasen
£28,477
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Cherry Willingham is £250,432, which is 6% less than Market Rasen at £265,768. The most affordable entry point in Cherry Willingham is a terraced at £175,333, while in Market Rasen it is a flat at £111,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Cherry Willingham (£175,333 vs £146,652).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Rasen prices grew faster — 50% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 60.9 offences per 1,000 people, Market Rasen is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cherry Willingham's 61.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cherry Willingham 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsCherry Willingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Market Rasen. Cherry Willingham has 2 schools in total, while Market Rasen has 2.
Cherry Willingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Market Rasen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cherry Willingham | Market Rasen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cherry Willingham offers faster average downloads at 284.8 Mbps, compared to 140.8 Mbps in Market Rasen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.1% of premises in Cherry Willingham and 71.5% in Market Rasen. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Cherry Willingham and 19.1% in Market Rasen.
Cherry Willingham is the faster of the two by 102% on average download speed (285 vs 141 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Market Rasen are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Cherry Willingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,318 in Cherry Willingham and £1,329 in Market Rasen. 58.6% of homes in Cherry Willingham 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 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,801.5 in Cherry Willingham and £28,477 in Market Rasen. The median age is 45.9 in Cherry Willingham and 47.6 in Market Rasen. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Cherry Willingham and 51% in Market Rasen. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Cherry Willingham versus 67.2% in Market Rasen.
| Indicator | Cherry Willingham | Market Rasen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,446 | 4,959 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,801.5 | £28,477 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 24.1% |
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