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Property investment stats for Deeping St James, East Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Deeping St James.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Deeping St James presents a picture of stability, with a strong owner-occupier presence and a high proportion of couples compared to most of Britain. The area’s current median price per square foot is £281 per sq ft, and affordability is a relative strength, as shown by a price-to-income ratio of 4.9 and a rent-to-income ratio of 19.9%. Sales volumes are steady at 105 each year, and homes typically spend 91 days on the market before finding a buyer. Investors can expect a median discount of £3,750 (the typical achieved discount), which hints at a market where buyers have some leverage.

Growth over the past year has been flat, with a one-year capital growth of -0.1%, but the three-year picture is more encouraging at 8.8% total and 2.9% annualised.

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Key investment stats for Deeping St James

Median price per sq ft

£281 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.8%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.1%

Sales in past year

105

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Deeping St James

Live prices in Deeping St James, East Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£310,000

25% of properties below...

£259,750

75% of properties below...

£426,250

Most expensive property

£700,000

Live listings

76

Median days on market

91

Should you invest in Deeping St James?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are respectable, with the average at 3.8% and the top-performing postcode district reaching 5.0%.
  • The area’s high owner-occupier rate and strong couple household presence suggest a stable tenant and buyer base.
  • Median asking prices for a three-bedroom house (£290,000) and a two-bedroom flat (£140,000) offer accessible entry points for investors.

Risks

  • Capital growth has been flat over the last year (-0.1%), so short-term gains may be limited.
  • Properties typically see a median discount to asking price (£3,750 (the typical achieved discount)), indicating some buyer caution or negotiation power.
  • The area has a large older population, which may affect future demand dynamics.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Deeping St James is likely to remain a market defined by stability rather than rapid change. The high proportion of owner-occupiers and couples, along with steady sales volumes, points to a reliable if unspectacular environment for investors.

Rental yields are fair and the affordability metrics suggest that both buyers and renters are not overstretched. While capital growth has only changed slightly in the past year, the longer-term trend is more positive. Investors seeking steady returns and low volatility are likely to find Deeping St James an appealing proposition over the next twelve months.

Live properties in Deeping St James

Investment properties in Deeping St James, East Midlands

4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 163 days

£560,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Deeping St James Road, Deeping Gate...

Slow to sell properties in Deeping St James, East Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
39% below median price

£94,995 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom flat for sale

Manor Way, Deeping St James, PE6 8P...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Deeping St James, East Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £3,750

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,800 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.6%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.0%

Best places to invest in Deeping St James

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PE65.0%3.8%£277 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.