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Cherry Willingham vs Market Rasen

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Cherry 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.

MetricCherry WillinghamMarket Rasen
Total Schools22
Primary11
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCherry WillinghamMarket Rasen
Population3,4464,959
Median Age45.947.6
Median Household Income£28,801.5£28,477
Employment Rate52.7%51%
Owner Occupied65.2%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%24.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cherry Willingham and Market Rasen?
Cherry Willingham and Market Rasen are approximately 11.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cherry Willingham or Market Rasen?
Cherry Willingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,432.
Is Cherry Willingham or Market Rasen safer?
Market Rasen has the lower crime rate at 60.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cherry Willingham or Market Rasen?
Cherry Willingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cherry Willingham or Market Rasen?
Cherry Willingham has faster average broadband at 284.8 Mbps.

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