Bourne vs Market Deeping
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bourne is about 10% cheaper on average. Bourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourne
£279,565
Market Deeping
£311,631
Crime Rate
Bourne
52.2
Market Deeping
52.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne
100.0%
Market Deeping
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bourne
444.5
Market Deeping
335.7
EPC Rating
Bourne
70.4
Market Deeping
71
Median Income
Bourne
£29,872
Market Deeping
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bourne is £279,565, which is 10% less than Market Deeping at £311,631. The most affordable entry point in Bourne is a flat at £138,418, while in Market Deeping it is a terraced at £201,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Market Deeping (£202,625 vs £138,418).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne prices grew faster — 38% vs -20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bourne (52.2 per 1,000) compared to Market Deeping (52.6 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bourne is violent-crime, while in Market Deeping 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 MidlandsBourne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Market Deeping. Bourne has 5 schools in total, while Market Deeping has 2.
Bourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Market Deeping School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bourne | Market Deeping |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bourne offers faster average downloads at 444.5 Mbps, compared to 335.7 Mbps in Market Deeping. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Bourne and 89.1% in Market Deeping. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Bourne and 62.6% in Market Deeping.
Bourne is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (445 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Market Deeping are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Bourne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Bourne and £1,212 in Market Deeping. 61.8% of homes in Bourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Market Deeping.
Market Deeping has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Bourne and £29,750.7 in Market Deeping. The median age is 46.6 in Bourne and 44.1 in Market Deeping. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Bourne and 58.5% in Market Deeping. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Bourne versus 64.5% in Market Deeping.
| Indicator | Bourne | Market Deeping |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,495 | 6,238 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,750.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 25.5% |
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