Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Deeping St James | Market Deeping |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Deeping St James | Market Deeping |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,255 | 6,238 |
| 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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