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Crowland vs Deeping St James

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Crowland wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Deeping St James has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Crowland

£276,379

Deeping St James

£289,259

Crime Rate

Crowland

60.0

Deeping St James

52.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Crowland

100.0%

Deeping St James

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Crowland

335.7

Deeping St James

335.7

EPC Rating

Crowland

71

Deeping St James

71

Median Income

Crowland

£29,751

Deeping St James

£29,751

Property in Deeping St James commands an average of £289,259, compared with £276,379 in Crowland – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Deeping St James it is a flat at £154,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Deeping St James (£213,098 vs £183,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 41%.

Residents of Deeping St James experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 60 per 1,000 in Crowland. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Deeping St James it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Crowland, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Deeping St James. There are 1 schools in Crowland and 3 in Deeping St James.

Crowland School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Deeping St James School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCrowlandDeeping St James
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 335.7 Mbps in Crowland and 335.7 Mbps in Deeping St James. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 89.1% in Deeping St James. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 62.6% in Deeping St James.

Crowland is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (336 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Crowland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Deeping St James averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,212 in Deeping St James. 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Deeping St James.

Crowland has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,750.7 in Crowland and £29,750.7 in Deeping St James. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 44.1 in Deeping St James. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 64.5% in Deeping St James. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 58.5% in Deeping St James.

IndicatorCrowlandDeeping St James
Population4,6197,255
Median Age44.144.1
Median Household Income£29,750.7£29,750.7
Employment Rate58.5%58.5%
Owner Occupied64.5%64.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%25.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crowland and Deeping St James?
Crowland and Deeping St James are approximately 5.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crowland or Deeping St James?
Crowland is cheaper, with an average house price of £276,379.
Is Crowland or Deeping St James safer?
Deeping St James has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Crowland or Deeping St James?
Crowland has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Crowland or Deeping St James?
Crowland has faster average broadband at 335.7 Mbps.

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