Holton le Clay vs Market Rasen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Holton Le Clay is about 22% cheaper on average. Market Rasen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holton Le Clay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holton le Clay
£208,577
Market Rasen
£265,768
Crime Rate
Holton le Clay
69.6
Market Rasen
60.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holton le Clay
100.0%
Market Rasen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holton le Clay
374.4
Market Rasen
140.8
EPC Rating
Holton le Clay
69.1
Market Rasen
69.9
Median Income
Holton le Clay
£27,746
Market Rasen
£28,477
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Holton Le Clay more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £208,577 versus £265,768 in Market Rasen. The most affordable entry point in Holton Le Clay is a flat at £53,750, while in Market Rasen it is a flat at £111,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Market Rasen (£111,667 vs £53,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Rasen prices grew faster — 50% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 60.9 offences per 1,000 people, Market Rasen is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Holton Le Clay's 69.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Holton Le Clay 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Holton Le Clay: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Market Rasen.
Holton le Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Holton le Clay | Market Rasen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Holton Le Clay enjoy 374.4 Mbps on average, while Market Rasen lags behind at 140.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Holton Le Clay and 71.5% in Market Rasen. Gigabit availability stands at 71.4% in Holton Le Clay and 19.1% in Market Rasen.
Holton Le Clay is the faster of the two by 166% on average download speed (374 vs 141 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Market Rasen is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Holton Le Clay's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Holton Le Clay and £1,329 in Market Rasen. 57.5% of homes in Holton Le Clay 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 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Holton Le Clay has a population of 3,823 while Market Rasen has 4,959. Median household income is £28,477 in Market Rasen and £27,746 in Holton Le Clay. The median age is 47.7 in Holton Le Clay and 47.6 in Market Rasen. Employment rates stand at 49.9% in Holton Le Clay and 51% in Market Rasen.
| Indicator | Holton le Clay | Market Rasen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,823 | 4,959 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,746 | £28,477 |
| Employment Rate | 49.9% | 51% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 24.1% |
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