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Area guide · South Kesteven

Living in Market Deeping

A snapshot of life in Market Deeping, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Market Deeping is a village in South Kesteven, East Midlands with a population of 6,238. The average house price is £311,631 and the overall crime rate is 52.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Market Deeping ranks

Population

6,238

Avg House Price

£311,631

Crime Rate

52.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

336 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,750.7

Median Age

44.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Market Deeping's detached homes (£358,868) command roughly 1.8× the price of a terraced (£201,833).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Market Deeping prices have fallen 20% over the last 9 years (£388,923 → £311,631).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£358,868£350,00067
Semi-Detached£256,093£240,00035
Terraced£201,833£198,50012
Flat£202,625£150,0004

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Market Deeping is 52.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Market Deeping: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Market Deeping Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Market Deeping averages 336 Mbps — 236% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Market Deeping homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71
% Rated C or Above64.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,212

Demographics & Economy

Population6,238
Median Age44.1
Median Household Income£29,750.7
Employment Rate58.5%
Owner Occupied64.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Market Deeping?
The average house price in Market Deeping is £311,631 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Market Deeping?
The most affordable entry point in Market Deeping is a terraced, with an average price of £201,833.
Is Market Deeping a safe place to live?
Market Deeping has a recorded crime rate of 52.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Market Deeping?
Market Deeping has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Market Deeping?
Average broadband download speeds in Market Deeping are around 336 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.1% of premises.
How big is Market Deeping?
Market Deeping is a settlement in South Kesteven with a population of approximately 6,238.

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