Town comparison
Market Deeping vs Peterborough
Which is better to live in? 7.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Peterborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Market Deeping has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Market Deeping edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Market Deeping
£311,631
Peterborough
£295,680
Crime Rate
Market Deeping
52.6
Peterborough
104.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Market Deeping
100.0%
Peterborough
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Market Deeping
335.7
Peterborough
470.4
EPC Rating
Market Deeping
71
Peterborough
72.4
Median Income
Market Deeping
£29,751
Peterborough
£31,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £295,680, Peterborough undercuts Market Deeping (£311,631) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Market Deeping is a terraced at £201,833, while in Peterborough it is a flat at £124,267.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Market Deeping (£202,625 vs £124,267).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Peterborough prices grew faster — 33% vs -20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsMarket Deeping has a crime rate of 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 99% lower than Peterborough at 104.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Market Deeping is violent-crime, while in Peterborough 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 MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Market Deeping, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Peterborough, which has 65 schools, the figure is 92.3%.
Market Deeping School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Peterborough School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 65 schools (51 primary, 14 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Market Deeping | Peterborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 65 |
| Primary | 2 | 51 |
| Secondary | 0 | 14 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Peterborough averages 470.4 Mbps – ahead of Market Deeping's 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Market Deeping and 98.9% in Peterborough. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Market Deeping and 92.9% in Peterborough.
Peterborough is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (470 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Peterborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Market Deeping averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Market Deeping and £1,118 in Peterborough. 64.5% of homes in Market Deeping have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70% in Peterborough.
Peterborough has more energy-efficient housing — 70% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,361.5 in Peterborough and £29,750.7 in Market Deeping. The median age is 44.1 in Market Deeping and 41.6 in Peterborough. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Market Deeping versus 62.2% in Peterborough. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Market Deeping and 61% in Peterborough.
| Indicator | Market Deeping | Peterborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,238 | 190,592 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £31,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 29.8% |
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