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Market Rasen, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Market Rasen is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,773. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,773 Population 9/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,739 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,739 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$260,871 home value, $1,218/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Market Rasen

Market Rasen

Market Rasen is a market town and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The River Rase runs through it east to west, approximately 16 miles (26 km) north-east from Lincoln, 18 miles (29 km) east from Gainsborough, 14 miles (23 km) west of Louth, and 16 miles (26 km) south-west from Grimsby. It lies on the main road between Lincoln and Grimsby, the A46, and is famous for its racecourse. In 2001, the town had a population of 3,200. In the 2011 census, the population of the civil parish was 3,904.

People

Population4,773
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,739
Per Capita$48,739
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B+
Home Value$260,871
Rent$1,218
Ownership71.2%
Housing Units1,909

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+47.4%

Community

Population4,773
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates53.3876°, -0.3378°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (900 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$48,739
Median Age48.3 years

About Market Rasen

Market Rasen is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,773. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Market Rasen has a population of 4,773 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 558.9 square miles. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (2.2%), with 1.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98% of residents. 7.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 5.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,773
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above United Kingdom avg
558.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.0%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.0%

Social Characteristics

Market Rasen vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Market Rasen is $48,739, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,739 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $937, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 434 business establishments. 26.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Market Rasen vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,739
35% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,739
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)434

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home26.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Market Rasen is $260,871, 7% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,218 (5% above the national average of $1,163). 71.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,909 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,871
7% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,218
5% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.2%
Owner-Occupied71.2%
Renter-Occupied28.8%
Housing Units1,909

Property Tax

Climate in Market Rasen

Market Rasen has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2° / 6.7° 49.9
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 2° / 7.6° 38.1
Mar 6.6°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.1° 36.4
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.8° / 13.1° 43.3
May 11.9°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.3° 48.3
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.1° 56.3
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 59.6
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 12.5° / 21.3° 57.0
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 10.4° / 18.2° 53.8
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.6° / 14° 60.3
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.6° / 9.7° 58.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.4° / 6.9° 51.2
Market Rasen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area558.9 sq mi (1,447.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates53.3876°N, 0.3378°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 2 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 138 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 125 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 69 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 52 km
Dec 21, 2000 38 km NNE of Cromer, United Kingdom M4.0 128 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 150 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 122 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 111 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 123 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 61 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 120 km
Jun 21, 1998 74 km E of Flamborough, United Kingdom M3.5 117 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 79 km
Jan 30, 2002 25 km NNE of Sheringham, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 112 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 127 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Market Rasen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.3%
13% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.4%
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area558.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone59.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home26.0%

Schools in Market Rasen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tealby School
Legsby Primary School
The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School
De Aston School
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Radio Stations near Market Rasen

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Magna Radio classic hits, hits MP3
Lincs Sound 00s, 10s UNKNOWN
Radio Newark MP3 64 kbps
Magna Mix classic hits, hits MP3
Heckington Living Community Radio MP3 128 kbps
107FM community MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Market Rasen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brigg Heritage Centre
Chadwick Centre
Immingham Museum
Lincoln Museum
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
RAF Ingham - Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre
RAF Waddington Heritage Centre
The Cottage Museum
Victorian Prison

Libraries in Market Rasen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boultham Library0.0
Bracebridge Heath Community Library0.0
Bracebridge Library0.0
Broughton Library0.0
Caistor Grammar School Library0.0
Caistor Library0.0
Cherry Willingham Library0.0
Community Library (Stanford Centre)0.0
Great Central Warehouse Library0.0
Horncastle Library0.0
Library0.0
Lincoln Central Library0.0
Nettleham Library0.0
Post Office and Library0.0
Scartho Community Library0.0
The Immingham Library0.0
The Willows Library0.0
Waltham Library0.0
Welton Library0.0
Woodhall Spa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Market Rasen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brigg Farmers Market
Caistor Market Place
Cornhill Market
Hemswell Sunday Market - Carboot Sale
Lincoln Autojumble

Cafes in Market Rasen

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunnyside Up
Tealby Tea Rooms
Willingham Woods Kiosk

Dentists in Market Rasen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #2226181235

Train Stations in Market Rasen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Market Rasen

Gas Stations in Market Rasen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #12461082462
Tesco

Golf Courses in Market Rasen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Market Rasen Golf Club

Breweries in Market Rasen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ferry Ales
Lincolnshire Craft Beers
Skidbrooke Cyder Company

Stadiums & Teams in Market Rasen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Market Rasen

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Humberside AirportHUYMedium Airport
Nottingham City AirportNQTMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF ConingsbyQCYMedium Airport
RAF CranwellMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
(Duplicete)East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Acthorpe Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashley's Field AirstripSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Beverley/Linley Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boston AerodromeSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridlington AirfieldSmall Airport
Brookfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bucknall AirfieldSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Burton-Constable AirstripSmall Airport
Cadwell Park Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Cottage Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Croft AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Cuxwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Decoy Farm AirstripSmall Airport
East Kirkby AirfieldSmall Airport
Eastfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Eddsfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garton Field AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Griffin's Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hanbeck Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Market Rasen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Market Rasen Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Market Rasen

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
All Saints
All Saints (Ramblers) Church
Legsby Parish Church
Market Rasen Methodist Church
St Cornelius
St John the Baptist
St Mary, Claxby
St Mary's Church
St Peter, Normanby le Wold
St Thomas
St Thomas' Church
The Salvation Army - Market Rasen

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Market Rasen

What is the population of Market Rasen?

Market Rasen has a population of 4,773 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 558.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Market Rasen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,739, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,871 (7% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,218 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Market Rasen?

Market Rasen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Market Rasen?

Market Rasen has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $937. There are 434 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Market Rasen?

The median home value in Market Rasen is $260,871. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,218. The homeownership rate is 71.2%.

How are the schools in Market Rasen?

29.3% of adults in Market Rasen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Market Rasen?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Market Rasen is 2.2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian. 98% of residents speak only English at home. 7.3% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.

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