Laceby vs Market Rasen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Laceby is about 29% cheaper on average. Market Rasen has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Laceby
£188,282
Market Rasen
£265,768
Crime Rate
Laceby
118.5
Market Rasen
60.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Laceby
N/A
Market Rasen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Laceby
388.9
Market Rasen
140.8
EPC Rating
Laceby
70.1
Market Rasen
69.9
Median Income
Laceby
£29,027
Market Rasen
£28,477
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Laceby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £188,282 versus £265,768 in Market Rasen. The most affordable entry point in Laceby is a terraced at £132,333, while in Market Rasen it is a flat at £111,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Market Rasen (£334,850 vs £267,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Rasen prices grew faster — 50% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Market Rasen (60.9 per 1,000) compared to Laceby (118.5 per 1,000), a 95% difference. The most common crime category in Laceby 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 data is not fully available for both Laceby and Market Rasen. Laceby has 1 schools and Market Rasen has 2 schools.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
Market Rasen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Laceby | Market Rasen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Laceby enjoy 388.9 Mbps on average, while Market Rasen lags behind at 140.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.3% of premises in Laceby and 71.5% in Market Rasen. Gigabit availability stands at 75% in Laceby and 19.1% in Market Rasen.
Laceby is the faster of the two by 176% on average download speed (389 vs 141 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Laceby is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Market Rasen's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Laceby and £1,329 in Market Rasen. 60.3% of homes in Laceby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Market Rasen.
Laceby has more energy-efficient housing — 60.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Laceby has a population of 3,284 while Market Rasen has 4,959. Median household income is £29,027 in Laceby and £28,477 in Market Rasen. The median age is 47.1 in Laceby and 47.6 in Market Rasen. Employment rates stand at 52% in Laceby and 51% in Market Rasen.
| Indicator | Laceby | Market Rasen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,284 | 4,959 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,027 | £28,477 |
| Employment Rate | 52% | 51% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.1% | 24.1% |
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