Town comparison
Healing vs Market Rasen
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Market Rasen is about 14% cheaper on average. Market Rasen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Healing
£303,466
Market Rasen
£265,768
Crime Rate
Healing
118.1
Market Rasen
60.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Healing
100.0%
Market Rasen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Healing
405.5
Market Rasen
140.8
EPC Rating
Healing
71.1
Market Rasen
69.9
Median Income
Healing
£29,985
Market Rasen
£28,477
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Market Rasen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £265,768 versus £303,466 in Healing. The most affordable entry point in Healing is a terraced at £165,090, while in Market Rasen it is a flat at £111,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Healing (£216,237 vs £179,794).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Market Rasen (60.9 per 1,000) compared to Healing (118.1 per 1,000), a 94% difference. The most common crime category in Healing 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 Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Healing: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Market Rasen.
Healing 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 | Healing | Market Rasen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Healing enjoy 405.5 Mbps on average, while Market Rasen lags behind at 140.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Healing and 71.5% in Market Rasen. Gigabit availability stands at 80% in Healing and 19.1% in Market Rasen.
Healing is the faster of the two by 188% on average download speed (406 vs 141 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Healing is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Market Rasen's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,262 in Healing and £1,329 in Market Rasen. 63.8% of homes in Healing have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Market Rasen.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Healing has a population of 3,201 while Market Rasen has 4,959. Median household income is £29,984.5 in Healing and £28,477 in Market Rasen. The median age is 46 in Healing and 47.6 in Market Rasen. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Healing and 51% in Market Rasen.
| Indicator | Healing | Market Rasen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,201 | 4,959 |
| Median Age | 46 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,984.5 | £28,477 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 51% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 24.1% |
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