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Deeping St James

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About

Deeping St James is a ward within the town of Market Deeping in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire. It lies on the western side of the River Welland, which historically formed the boundary with neighbouring Deeping St Nicholas. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments and older properties. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities centred along Church Street and Spalding Road.

The ward's character is shaped by its historical connection to the river and the surrounding fenland landscape. A notable feature is the early 18th-century St James' Church, built from Ancaster stone, which stands near the site of a much older medieval chapel. The area is also known for the Welland Bank nature reserve, a local green space that provides a habitat for wetland wildlife and offers walking routes along the riverbanks.

Area overview

On average Deeping St James has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deeping St James is £60,479 per year. There are 3 schools in Deeping St James: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Deeping St James is home to around 7,256 people, with a population density of about 451.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Deeping St James Population
7,256
Population density
451.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.95(0%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.3(-56%)
Other theft
2.62(-54%)
Vehicle crime
1.65(-60%)
Public order
1.65(-76%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,842
94.29%
Other White
128
1.76%
Indian
36
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.5%
Chinese
29
0.4%
Total population: 7,256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,805
29.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,216
20.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
994
16.52%
No qualifications
786
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
673
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,018

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,265
40.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,113
35.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
420
13.42%
Social rents from council
131
4.19%
Other social rented
96
3.07%
Total households: 3,130

Property prices in Deeping St James

Median price£264,500
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £319K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £264,500 (about £282 per square foot) in Deeping St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deeping St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£311,250£284
Semi-Detached25£235,000£276
Terraced23£204,000£292
Flats1£96,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deeping St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deeping St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238,000£105,000£177,500£137,475
2017£250,000£135,000£180,000£157,000
2018£271,000£125,500£190,000£170,500
2019£292,475£156,000£192,000£165,000
2020£280,000£116,500£193,500£179,500
2021£320,000£145,000£217,250£185,500
2022£335,000£140,000£243,000£206,750
2023£355,000£140,000£232,000£183,000
2024£320,000£115,000£255,000£200,000
2025£311,250£183,000£237,000£210,000
2026£320,000£212,000£197,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deeping St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deeping St James.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£148£217£222
2017£227£218£211£225
2018£252£161£236£242
2019£243£218£226£254
2020£247£220£247£261
2021£261£252£261£227
2022£286£244£282£268
2023£304£269£280
2024£286£247£256£283
2025£282£296£276£303
2026£294£313£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deeping St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deeping St James in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.