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Stamford Central, West and South

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About

Stamford Central, West and South form the historic and administrative core of the town. The Central area is defined by its medieval street plan and limestone buildings, housing many independent shops and the main market square. To the west, the landscape becomes more residential, characterised by Victorian terraces and larger detached homes, with the grounds of Burghley House forming a significant green boundary.

The southern districts extend towards the River Welland, where industrial heritage sites blend with newer housing developments. This area includes the railway station, providing a key transport link, and the recreational expanse of the Meadows alongside the river. The overall character is one of a market town with distinct residential and commercial zones.

Area overview

On average Stamford Central, West and South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stamford Central, West and South is £55,916 per year. There are 4 schools in Stamford Central, West and South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stamford Central, West and South is home to around 11,506 people, with a population density of about 2,231.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stamford Central, West and South Population
11,506
Population density
2,231.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.07(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.21(+5%)
Shoplifting
11.47(+29%)
Other theft
7.47(+29%)
Public order
5.3(-24%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,404
90.41%
Other White
480
4.17%
Irish
97
0.84%
Indian
67
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.56%
Total population: 11,508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,780
39.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,599
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,352
14.19%
No qualifications
1,237
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
784
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 9,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,101
38.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,458
26.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,104
20.28%
Social rents from council
362
6.65%
Other social rented
226
4.15%
Total households: 5,444

Property prices in Stamford Central, West and South

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £339,995 in Stamford Central, West and South area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stamford Central, West and South 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 Stamford Central, West and South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£465,000
Flats25£195,000
Semi-Detached53£325,000
Terraced60£306,500

10 years median price trend in Stamford Central, West and South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stamford Central, West and South.

Data Sources

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