Market Deeping vs Stamford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Market Deeping is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Stamford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Market Deeping edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Market Deeping
£311,631
Stamford
£389,436
Crime Rate
Market Deeping
52.6
Stamford
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Market Deeping
100.0%
Stamford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Market Deeping
335.7
Stamford
421.6
EPC Rating
Market Deeping
71
Stamford
71.4
Median Income
Market Deeping
£29,751
Stamford
£31,964
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Stamford commands an average of £389,436, compared with £311,631 in Market Deeping – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Market Deeping is a terraced at £201,833, while in Stamford it is a flat at £184,657.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Stamford (£328,159 vs £201,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stamford prices grew faster — 26% vs -20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsStamford has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Market Deeping at 52.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Market Deeping is violent-crime, while in Stamford 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Market Deeping, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Stamford. There are 2 schools in Market Deeping and 6 in Stamford.
Market Deeping School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stamford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Market Deeping | Stamford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 421.6 Mbps in Stamford and 335.7 Mbps in Market Deeping. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Market Deeping and 95.7% in Stamford. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Market Deeping and 81.8% in Stamford.
Stamford is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (422 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stamford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Market Deeping averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Market Deeping and £1,246 in Stamford. 64.5% of homes in Market Deeping have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Stamford.
Stamford has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,964 in Stamford and £29,750.7 in Market Deeping. The median age is 44.1 in Market Deeping and 43.8 in Stamford. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Market Deeping versus 64.9% in Stamford. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Market Deeping and 58.7% in Stamford.
| Indicator | Market Deeping | Stamford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,238 | 20,745 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £31,964 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 30.2% |
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