Town Pop. 294

Living in West Deeping: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Deeping is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the PE6 postcode district. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE6 postcode district.

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West Deeping scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
265.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 538% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 677% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 The Charters 12 crimes
  3. 3 Peterborough Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.689 · PM2.5 6.811 · PM10 12.195 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital6.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital24.1 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Deepings Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,091 patients per GP
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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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired34.1%Student2.5%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
17
Stamford 5.2 mi
Peterborough 7.9 mi
Spalding 12 mi
J17 A1(M) 9.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 10 mi
J16 A1(M) 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Deeping in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Tallington 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Maxey 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Market Deeping 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Northborough 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Deeping St James 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barnack 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Deeping a nice place to live?

West Deeping has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Deeping is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is West Deeping?

West Deeping is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in West Deeping

PE6 41 ⇄

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