Town Pop. 870

Living in Middle Rasen: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Middle Rasen is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Middle Rasen places 4th of 13 in the LN8 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the LN8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 32/100.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (7), healthcare (9), transport (13) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN8 postcode district.

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Middle Rasen scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
175.9 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 55 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Shoplifting 19 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 491% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Birchwoods Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Caistor Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • The Middle Rasen 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
9
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital12.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital18.1 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary24.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Rasen Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,496 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.8%Student4.1%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
13
Market Rasen 1.2 mi
Kirton Lindsey 11.6 mi
Brigg 12.2 mi
J4 M180 13.2 mi
J4 M180 13.6 mi
J5 M180 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Middle Rasen in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Market Rasen 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (West Lindsey) 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tealby 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wickenby 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Glentham 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Normanby-by-Spital 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
South Kelsey 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Ludford 36 6.8 mi away ⇄
Nettleton 31 6.8 mi away ⇄
East Barkwith 42 6.9 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Lindsey) 47 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Rasen a nice place to live?

Middle Rasen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middle Rasen is 38/100, 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 Middle Rasen?

Middle Rasen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middle Rasen?

Among the top-rated schools in Middle Rasen is The Middle Rasen Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Middle Rasen in total.

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Postcode districts in Middle Rasen

LN8 32 ⇄

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