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Deeping St James vs Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Deeping St James is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. 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

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

£289,328

Crime Rate

Deeping St James

52.4

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

65.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Deeping St James

100.0%

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Deeping St James

335.7

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

407.6

EPC Rating

Deeping St James

71

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

72.6

Median Income

Deeping St James

£29,751

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

£31,545

Property in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) commands an average of £289,328, compared with £289,259 in Deeping St James – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Deeping St James is a flat at £154,667, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 10% pricier in Deeping St James (£154,667 vs £140,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Deeping St James prices grew faster — 41% vs 39%.

Deeping St James has a crime rate of 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Yaxley (huntingdonshire) at 65.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Deeping St James is violent-crime, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) 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 Deeping St James, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). There are 3 schools in Deeping St James and 3 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Deeping St James School Inspection Breakdown

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

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricDeeping St JamesYaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Total Schools33
Primary23
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 407.6 Mbps in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) and 335.7 Mbps in Deeping St James. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Deeping St James and 93.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Deeping St James and 78.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (408 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Deeping St James averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deeping St James and £1,117 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). 64.5% of homes in Deeping St James have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,544.7 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) and £29,750.7 in Deeping St James. The median age is 44.1 in Deeping St James and 43 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Deeping St James versus 63.8% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Deeping St James and 59.1% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

IndicatorDeeping St JamesYaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Population7,2559,403
Median Age44.143
Median Household Income£29,750.7£31,544.7
Employment Rate58.5%59.1%
Owner Occupied64.5%63.8%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Deeping St James and Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?
Deeping St James and Yaxley (huntingdonshire) are approximately 11.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Deeping St James or Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?
Deeping St James is cheaper, with an average house price of £289,259.
Is Deeping St James or Yaxley (huntingdonshire) safer?
Deeping St James has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Deeping St James or Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?
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 Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?
Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has faster average broadband at 407.6 Mbps.

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