Town Pop. 6,645

Living in Market Deeping: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Market Deeping comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Market Deeping most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 14 places in the PE6 postcode district.

It scores 16 points above the PE6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its transport score runs 22 points above the PE6 district's 24/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86) and broadband (84). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
74 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 202 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 110 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 24 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wellington Way 38 crimes
  2. 2 Jubilee Drive 23 crimes
  3. 3 Black Prince Avenue 23 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 11
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
43
5 schools in area · 7 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
34
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital6.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital25.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,091 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 139 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2%Retired29.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74.5%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
46
Stamford 7.2 mi
Peterborough 7.9 mi
Spalding 10.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 10 mi
J17 A1(M) 10.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 12 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £308,000 44
Detached £375,000 25
Semi-detached £246,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£210k £269k £330k £389k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Deeping St James 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Maxey 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Northborough 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Glinton 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thurlby 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Deeping a nice place to live?

Market Deeping is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Market Deeping is 57/100, 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 Market Deeping?

Market Deeping is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 492 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Market Deeping?

Among the top-rated schools in Market Deeping 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 Market Deeping in total.

What are house prices like in Market Deeping?

The current median house price in Market Deeping is £308,000, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £246,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Market Deeping in context

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Postcode districts in Market Deeping

PE6 41 ⇄

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