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Market Rasen vs Waltham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Waltham is about 4% 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

Waltham

£256,556

Crime Rate

Market Rasen

60.9

Waltham

118.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Market Rasen

100.0%

Waltham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Market Rasen

140.8

Waltham

388.9

EPC Rating

Market Rasen

69.9

Waltham

70.1

Median Income

Market Rasen

£28,477

Waltham

£29,027

The average house price in Waltham is £256,556, which is 4% less than Market Rasen at £265,768. The most affordable entry point in Market Rasen is a flat at £111,667, while in Waltham it is a flat at £63,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 77% pricier in Market Rasen (£111,667 vs £63,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Market Rasen prices grew faster — 50% vs 27%.

With 60.9 offences per 1,000 people, Market Rasen is the safer of the two – 94% lower than Waltham's 118.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Market Rasen is violent-crime, while in Waltham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Market Rasen has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Waltham. Market Rasen has 2 schools in total, while Waltham has 2.

Market Rasen School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Waltham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricMarket RasenWaltham
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Waltham offers faster average downloads at 388.9 Mbps, compared to 140.8 Mbps in Market Rasen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.5% of premises in Market Rasen and 88.3% in Waltham. Gigabit availability stands at 19.1% in Market Rasen and 75% in Waltham.

Waltham is the faster of the two by 176% on average download speed (389 vs 141 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Waltham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Market Rasen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,329 in Market Rasen and £1,314 in Waltham. 59.7% of homes in Market Rasen have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Waltham.

Waltham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,027 in Waltham and £28,477 in Market Rasen. The median age is 47.6 in Market Rasen and 47.1 in Waltham. Employment rates stand at 51% in Market Rasen and 52% in Waltham. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Market Rasen versus 67.3% in Waltham.

IndicatorMarket RasenWaltham
Population4,9596,204
Median Age47.647.1
Median Household Income£28,477£29,027
Employment Rate51%52%
Owner Occupied67.2%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified24.1%24.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Market Rasen and Waltham?
Market Rasen and Waltham are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Market Rasen or Waltham?
Waltham is cheaper, with an average house price of £256,556.
Is Market Rasen or Waltham safer?
Market Rasen has the lower crime rate at 60.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Market Rasen or Waltham?
Market Rasen has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Market Rasen or Waltham?
Waltham has faster average broadband at 388.9 Mbps.

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