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Holton le Clay vs Market Rasen

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricHolton le ClayMarket Rasen
Total Schools22
Primary21
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHolton le ClayMarket Rasen
Population3,8234,959
Median Age47.747.6
Median Household Income£27,746£28,477
Employment Rate49.9%51%
Owner Occupied65.7%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified21.6%24.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Holton Le Clay and Market Rasen?
Holton Le Clay and Market Rasen are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Holton Le Clay or Market Rasen?
Holton Le Clay is cheaper, with an average house price of £208,577.
Is Holton Le Clay or Market Rasen safer?
Market Rasen has the lower crime rate at 60.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Holton Le Clay or Market Rasen?
Holton Le Clay has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Holton Le Clay or Market Rasen?
Holton Le Clay has faster average broadband at 374.4 Mbps.

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