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Kirton in Lindsey vs Market Rasen

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Market Rasen is about 41% cheaper on average. Market Rasen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Market Rasen edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Kirton in Lindsey

£376,000

Market Rasen

£265,768

Crime Rate

Kirton in Lindsey

76.1

Market Rasen

60.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Kirton in Lindsey

0.0%

Market Rasen

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Kirton in Lindsey

333.2

Market Rasen

140.8

EPC Rating

Kirton in Lindsey

71.1

Market Rasen

69.9

Median Income

Kirton in Lindsey

£29,788

Market Rasen

£28,477

Buyers will find Market Rasen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £265,768 versus £376,000 in Kirton In Lindsey. The most affordable entry point in Kirton In Lindsey is a detached at £500,000, while in Market Rasen it is a flat at £111,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Kirton In Lindsey (£500,000 vs £334,850).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Market Rasen prices grew faster — 50% vs 17%.

Crime is lower in Market Rasen (60.9 per 1,000) compared to Kirton In Lindsey (76.1 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Kirton In Lindsey 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 Market Rasen: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Kirton In Lindsey.

Kirton in Lindsey School Inspection Breakdown

0% 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.

MetricKirton in LindseyMarket Rasen
Total Schools22
Primary11
Secondary11
% Top two bands0%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Kirton In Lindsey enjoy 333.2 Mbps on average, while Market Rasen lags behind at 140.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.7% of premises in Kirton In Lindsey and 71.5% in Market Rasen. Gigabit availability stands at 61.7% in Kirton In Lindsey and 19.1% in Market Rasen.

Kirton In Lindsey is the faster of the two by 137% on average download speed (333 vs 141 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Kirton In Lindsey is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Market Rasen's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Kirton In Lindsey and £1,329 in Market Rasen. 63% of homes in Kirton In Lindsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Market Rasen.

Kirton In Lindsey has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Kirton In Lindsey has a population of 3,457 while Market Rasen has 4,959. Median household income is £29,788 in Kirton In Lindsey and £28,477 in Market Rasen. The median age is 46.1 in Kirton In Lindsey and 47.6 in Market Rasen. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Kirton In Lindsey and 51% in Market Rasen.

IndicatorKirton in LindseyMarket Rasen
Population3,4574,959
Median Age46.147.6
Median Household Income£29,788£28,477
Employment Rate54.8%51%
Owner Occupied68.7%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%24.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Kirton In Lindsey and Market Rasen?
Kirton In Lindsey and Market Rasen are approximately 12.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Kirton In Lindsey or Market Rasen?
Market Rasen is cheaper, with an average house price of £265,768.
Is Kirton In Lindsey or Market Rasen safer?
Market Rasen has the lower crime rate at 60.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Kirton In Lindsey or Market Rasen?
Market Rasen has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Kirton In Lindsey or Market Rasen?
Kirton In Lindsey has faster average broadband at 333.2 Mbps.

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