# Stamford Area Summary
Stamford, a picturesque market town on the Lincolnshire-Northamptonshire border, offers a distinctive property market characterised by historic charm and strong demand. With over 10,000 properties recorded and an average price of **£235,811**, the town sits comfortably below the national average, making it an attractive proposition for buyers seeking period character without London-level price tags. The market benefits from Stamford's exceptional architectural heritage—the town boasts more listed buildings than nearly any comparable settlement—which creates particular appeal among those valuing Georgian and Victorian properties alongside modern developments on the town's periphery.
The area's property values reflect its position as a commuter town with excellent transport links to Peterborough and direct rail connections to London King's Cross, typically under 90 minutes. This connectivity, combined with outstanding schools (including the renowned Stamford Endowed Schools) and a thriving high street that has largely resisted chain-store dominance, supports sustained property demand. The relatively modest average price point suggests a diverse housing stock, from starter terraces and townhouses to substantial family homes and rural properties in surrounding villages like Barnack and Collyweston, offering buyers considerable choice across different price brackets within this highly desirable South Lincolnshire location.
The average house price in Stamford, Lincolnshire is £235,811. Prices range from £100 to £9,000,000.
There are 10,057 properties in Stamford with 13,483 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in Stamford is £170,000, compared to an average of £235,811.
Stamford has 3,999 detached properties, 2,905 semi-detached properties, 2,281 terraced properties, 650 flat / maisonette properties.
Average house prices in Stamford have risen by 459.9% from £68,137 in 1995 to £381,501 in 2025.
The most popular streets in Stamford by number of properties include High Street, Main Street, Casterton Road, Ryhall Road, Empingham Road.
Stamford is located in Lincolnshire, in the South Kesteven district.