Area guide · Fenland

Living in Chatteris

A snapshot of life in Chatteris, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Chatteris is a village in Fenland, East of England with a population of 11,022. The average house price is £249,297 and the overall crime rate is 119.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chatteris ranks

Population

11,022

Avg House Price

£249,297

Crime Rate

119.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

396 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,563

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chatteris's detached homes (£355,791) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£102,429).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chatteris prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£185,947 → £249,297).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£355,791	£327,750	65
Semi-Detached	£222,640	£231,000	73
Terraced	£189,526	£187,500	57
Flat	£102,429	£105,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chatteris is 119.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chatteris: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cromwell Community College	Secondary	Good
Glebelands Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Kingsfield Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Chatteris averages 396 Mbps — 296% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chatteris homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.8
% Rated C or Above	68.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,140

Demographics & Economy

Population	11,022
Median Age	45
Median Household Income	£32,563
Employment Rate	58.5%
Owner Occupied	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chatteris?

The average house price in Chatteris is £249,297 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chatteris?

The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat, with an average price of £102,429.

Is Chatteris a safe place to live?

Chatteris has a recorded crime rate of 119.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Chatteris?

Chatteris has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Chatteris?

Average broadband download speeds in Chatteris are around 396 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.9% of premises.

How big is Chatteris?

Chatteris is a settlement in Fenland with a population of approximately 11,022.

Most compared with

How does Chatteris stack up against its neighbours?

Bar Hill

Chatteris

House price: £341,201 · £249,297
Crime rate: 45.9 · 119.9
Distance: 14.0 mi

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

Chatteris

House price: £362,938 · £249,297
Crime rate: 57.1 · 119.9
Distance: 14.9 mi

Chatteris

Cottenham

House price: £249,297 · £444,751
Crime rate: 119.9 · 46
Distance: 12.0 mi

Chatteris

Ely

House price: £249,297 · £394,089
Crime rate: 119.9 · 45.3
Distance: 9.9 mi

Chatteris

Emneth and Elm

House price: £249,297 · £267,775
Crime rate: 119.9 · 75.7
Distance: 14.0 mi

Chatteris

Eye (Peterborough)

House price: £249,297 · £385,160
Crime rate: 119.9 · 104.8
Distance: 14.6 mi

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