Market Deeping vs Pinchbeck
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Pinchbeck offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. 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
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Crime Rate
Market Deeping
52.6
Pinchbeck
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Market Deeping
100.0%
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Market Deeping
335.7
Pinchbeck
392
EPC Rating
Market Deeping
71
Pinchbeck
70.4
Median Income
Market Deeping
£29,751
Pinchbeck
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Pinchbeck is £280,390, which is 11% less than Market Deeping at £311,631. The most affordable entry point in Market Deeping is a terraced at £201,833, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Market Deeping (£202,625 vs £125,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pinchbeck prices grew faster — 8% vs -20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 52.6 offences per 1,000 people, Market Deeping is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Pinchbeck's 59.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Market Deeping is violent-crime, while in Pinchbeck 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 MidlandsMarket Deeping has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Pinchbeck. Market Deeping has 2 schools in total, while Pinchbeck has 1.
Market Deeping School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Market Deeping | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Pinchbeck offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 335.7 Mbps in Market Deeping. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Market Deeping and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Market Deeping and 75% in Pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (392 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Market Deeping are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Pinchbeck. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Market Deeping and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 64.5% of homes in Market Deeping have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.
Market Deeping has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Pinchbeck and £29,750.7 in Market Deeping. The median age is 44.1 in Market Deeping and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Market Deeping and 57.5% in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Market Deeping versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck.
| Indicator | Market Deeping | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,238 | 4,275 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 25.1% |
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