Market Rasen vs Nettleham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Market Rasen is about 26% 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
Market Rasen
£265,768
Nettleham
£359,611
Crime Rate
Market Rasen
60.9
Nettleham
61.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Market Rasen
100.0%
Nettleham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Market Rasen
140.8
Nettleham
394.6
EPC Rating
Market Rasen
69.9
Nettleham
70.8
Median Income
Market Rasen
£28,477
Nettleham
£29,383
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Market Rasen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £265,768 versus £359,611 in Nettleham. The most affordable entry point in Market Rasen is a flat at £111,667, while in Nettleham it is a terraced at £160,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Nettleham (£232,250 vs £179,794).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Rasen prices grew faster — 50% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Market Rasen (60.9 per 1,000) compared to Nettleham (61.4 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Market Rasen is violent-crime, while in Nettleham 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 Market Rasen: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Nettleham.
Market Rasen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nettleham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Market Rasen | Nettleham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Nettleham enjoy 394.6 Mbps on average, while Market Rasen lags behind at 140.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.5% of premises in Market Rasen and 93.4% in Nettleham. Gigabit availability stands at 19.1% in Market Rasen and 75.6% in Nettleham.
Nettleham is the faster of the two by 180% on average download speed (395 vs 141 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Nettleham is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Market Rasen's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,329 in Market Rasen and £1,247 in Nettleham. 59.7% of homes in Market Rasen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Nettleham.
Nettleham has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Market Rasen has a population of 4,959 while Nettleham has 3,418. Median household income is £29,382.5 in Nettleham and £28,477 in Market Rasen. The median age is 47.6 in Market Rasen and 43.1 in Nettleham. Employment rates stand at 51% in Market Rasen and 53.5% in Nettleham.
| Indicator | Market Rasen | Nettleham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,959 | 3,418 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,477 | £29,382.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.1% | 27.9% |
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