Area guide · Fenland

Living in Whittlesey

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

At a glance

Whittlesey is a village in Fenland, East of England with a population of 13,833. The average house price is £267,250 and the overall crime rate is 75.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Whittlesey ranks

Population

13,833

Avg House Price

£267,250

Crime Rate

75.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

408 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,544.7

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Whittlesey's detached homes (£324,100) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£132,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Whittlesey prices have risen 46% over the last 9 years (£183,063 → £267,250).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£324,100	£307,500	142
Semi-Detached	£226,833	£227,609	122
Terraced	£191,708	£206,500	36
Flat	£132,125	£132,000	8

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Whittlesey is 75.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Whittlesey: violent crime (44% 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
Alderman Jacobs School	Primary	Good
Park Lane Primary & Nursery School	Primary	Good
Sir Harry Smith Community College	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Whittlesey averages 408 Mbps — 308% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Whittlesey homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.6
% Rated C or Above	69.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,117

Demographics & Economy

Population	13,833
Median Age	43
Median Household Income	£31,544.7
Employment Rate	59.1%
Owner Occupied	63.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Whittlesey?

The average house price in Whittlesey is £267,250 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Whittlesey is a flat, with an average price of £132,125.

Is Whittlesey a safe place to live?

Whittlesey has a recorded crime rate of 75.8 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 Whittlesey?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Whittlesey?

Average broadband download speeds in Whittlesey are around 408 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.6% of premises.

How big is Whittlesey?

Whittlesey is a settlement in Fenland with a population of approximately 13,833.

Most compared with

How does Whittlesey stack up against its neighbours?

Chatteris

Whittlesey

House price: £249,297 · £267,250
Crime rate: 119.9 · 75.8
Distance: 10.2 mi

Crowland

Whittlesey

House price: £276,379 · £267,250
Crime rate: 60 · 75.8
Distance: 8.1 mi

Deeping St James

Whittlesey

House price: £289,259 · £267,250
Crime rate: 52.4 · 75.8
Distance: 10.8 mi

Emneth and Elm

Whittlesey

House price: £267,775 · £267,250
Crime rate: 75.7 · 75.8
Distance: 14.2 mi

Eye (Peterborough)

Whittlesey

House price: £385,160 · £267,250
Crime rate: 104.8 · 75.8
Distance: 4.5 mi

March

Whittlesey

House price: £238,846 · £267,250
Crime rate: 75.8 · 75.8
Distance: 8.9 mi

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