Crowland vs Deeping St James
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Crowland | Deeping St James |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Crowland | Deeping St James |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 7,255 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £29,750.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 25.5% |
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