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Deeping St James vs Market Deeping

Which is better to live in? 0.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Deeping St James
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The verdict

Property in Deeping St James is about 7% cheaper on average. Deeping St James has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Deeping St James edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Deeping St James

£289,259

Market Deeping

£311,631

Crime Rate

Deeping St James

52.4

Market Deeping

52.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Deeping St James

100.0%

Market Deeping

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Deeping St James

335.7

Market Deeping

335.7

EPC Rating

Deeping St James

71

Market Deeping

71

Median Income

Deeping St James

£29,751

Market Deeping

£29,751

Buyers will find Deeping St James more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,259 versus £311,631 in Market Deeping. The most affordable entry point in Deeping St James is a flat at £154,667, while in Market Deeping it is a terraced at £201,833.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Market Deeping (£202,625 vs £154,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Deeping St James prices grew faster — 41% vs -20%.

With 52.4 offences per 1,000 people, Deeping St James is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Market Deeping's 52.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Deeping St James 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.

School quality favours Deeping St James: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Market Deeping.

Deeping St James School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 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.

MetricDeeping St JamesMarket Deeping
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Deeping St James enjoy 335.7 Mbps on average, while Market Deeping lags behind at 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Deeping St James and 89.1% in Market Deeping. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Deeping St James and 62.6% in Market Deeping.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Deeping St James is band C (score 71), ahead of Market Deeping's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deeping St James and £1,212 in Market Deeping. 64.5% of homes in Deeping St James have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Market Deeping.

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

Demographics & Economy

Deeping St James has a population of 7,255 while Market Deeping has 6,238. Median household income is £29,750.7 in Deeping St James and £29,750.7 in Market Deeping. The median age is 44.1 in Deeping St James and 44.1 in Market Deeping. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Deeping St James and 58.5% in Market Deeping.

IndicatorDeeping St JamesMarket Deeping
Population7,2556,238
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 Deeping St James and Market Deeping?
Deeping St James and Market Deeping are approximately 0.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Deeping St James or Market Deeping?
Deeping St James is cheaper, with an average house price of £289,259.
Is Deeping St James or Market Deeping safer?
Deeping St James has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Deeping St James or Market Deeping?
Deeping St James has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Deeping St James or Market Deeping?
Deeping St James has faster average broadband at 335.7 Mbps.

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