Market Rasen vs Waltham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsMarket 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.
| Metric | Market Rasen | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Market Rasen | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,959 | 6,204 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,477 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.1% | 24.1% |
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