Town Pop. 4,727

Living in Market Rasen: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Market Rasen comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Safety falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. Market Rasen places 3rd of 6 in the LN7 postcode district.

Against the wider LN7 district average of 30/100, that is 7 points above. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (11), transport (23), schools (24) and healthcare (26). For the surrounding area, see LN7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
170.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 262 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 195 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Shoplifting 140 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 40 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 114 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B1202 72 crimes
  2. 2 John Street 69 crimes
  3. 3 Queen Street 48 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • De Aston SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Market Rasen Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital12.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital18.7 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary23.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,496 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
67
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 152 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired33.1%Student3.1%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary28.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Market Rasen 0.2 mi
Kirton Lindsey 12.7 mi
Brigg 12.9 mi
J4 M180 14.1 mi
J5 M180 14.1 mi
J5 M180 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 41
Detached £275,250 22
Terraced £152,250 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£117k £186k £257k £326k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Middle Rasen 38 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tealby 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (West Lindsey) 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wickenby 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ludford 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
East Barkwith 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Glentham 38 6.7 mi away ⇄
Normanby-by-Spital 38 6.8 mi away ⇄
Nettleton 31 6.8 mi away ⇄
Brookenby 27 7.0 mi away ⇄
Binbrook 32 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Rasen a nice place to live?

Market Rasen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Market Rasen is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Market Rasen?

Market Rasen has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 806 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Market Rasen?

Among the top-rated schools in Market Rasen are De Aston School and The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Market Rasen in total.

What are house prices like in Market Rasen?

The current median house price in Market Rasen is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £275,250, terraced £152,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Market Rasen in context

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Postcode districts in Market Rasen

LN7 30 ⇄
LN8 32 ⇄

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