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Market & West Deeping

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About

Market & West Deeping ward encompasses the historic market town of Market Deeping and the adjacent village of West Deeping. The area is defined by the River Welland, which flows between the two settlements. Market Deeping's centre retains a traditional layout with a central market place and high street, serving as a local commercial hub for surrounding villages. The built environment is primarily residential, with a mix of older properties and newer housing developments extending from the core.

The landscape is largely agricultural, with the ward's boundaries stretching into Fenland fields to the east. A notable local feature is the series of historic stone bridges crossing the River Welland, connecting the communities. Leisure activities are centred on local clubs, parks, and the river itself. The ward functions as a distinct residential area within the wider South Kesteven district, separate from the larger urban centre of Stamford to the west.

Area overview

On average Market & West Deeping has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Market & West Deeping is £56,479 per year. There are 2 schools in Market & West Deeping: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Market & West Deeping is home to around 7,104 people, with a population density of about 558.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Market & West Deeping Population
7,104
Population density
558.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.13(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.53(-24%)
Other theft
4.08(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.8(-49%)
Shoplifting
3.1(-65%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,666
93.82%
Other White
158
2.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.61%
Irish
36
0.51%
Other Asian
35
0.49%
Total population: 7,105

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,731
29.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,061
18.07%
No qualifications
946
16.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
932
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
673
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,872

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,300
41.77%
Owns with a mortgage
965
31.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
320
10.28%
Other social rented
264
8.48%
Social rents from council
184
5.91%
Total households: 3,112

Property prices in Market & West Deeping

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £294,000 in Market & West Deeping area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Market & West Deeping in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Market & West Deeping over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£347,500
Flats2£129,000
Semi-Detached32£236,500
Terraced10£228,250

10 years median price trend in Market & West Deeping

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Market & West Deeping.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.