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Market Deeping vs Stamford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Stamford 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.

Families 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.

MetricMarket DeepingStamford
Total Schools26
Primary25
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorMarket DeepingStamford
Population6,23820,745
Median Age44.143.8
Median Household Income£29,750.7£31,964
Employment Rate58.5%58.7%
Owner Occupied64.5%64.9%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%30.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Market Deeping and Stamford?
Market Deeping and Stamford are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Market Deeping or Stamford?
Market Deeping is cheaper, with an average house price of £311,631.
Is Market Deeping or Stamford safer?
Stamford has the lower crime rate at 52.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Market Deeping or Stamford?
Market Deeping has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Market Deeping or Stamford?
Stamford has faster average broadband at 421.6 Mbps.

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