Town Pop. 7,248

Living in Deeping St James: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Deeping St James scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 43/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the PE6 postcode district, Deeping St James ranks 3rd. Against the wider PE6 district average of 41/100, that is 11 points above. Its transport score runs 20 points above the PE6 district's 24/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 189 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 146 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Vehicle crime 26 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tyghes Close 53 crimes
  2. 2 Jubilee Drive 23 crimes
  3. 3 Baron Mews 20 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
43
5 schools in area · 8 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Deeping St James Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Linchfield AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Market Deeping Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Deepings SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital5.1 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital26.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Deepings Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,091 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
43
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 142 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.1%Student3.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Peterborough 7.1 mi
Stamford 8 mi
Spalding 9.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 9.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 10.2 mi
J16 A1(M) 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,150 62
Detached £310,000 31
Semi-detached £235,000 15
Terraced £233,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£186k £252k £319k £385k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Northborough 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Market Deeping 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Maxey 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Glinton 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newborough (Peterborough) 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Deeping St Nicholas 35 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Deeping St James a nice place to live?

Deeping St James is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Deeping St James is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Deeping St James?

Deeping St James is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 475 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Deeping St James?

Among the top-rated schools in Deeping St James are Deeping St James Community Primary School, Linchfield Academy and Market Deeping Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Deeping St James in total.

What are house prices like in Deeping St James?

The current median house price in Deeping St James is £270,150, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £310,000, semi-detached £235,000, terraced £233,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 62 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Deeping St James in context

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Postcode districts in Deeping St James

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