Bar Hill vs Chatteris
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chatteris offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Bar Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bar Hill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bar Hill
£341,201
Chatteris
£249,297
Crime Rate
Bar Hill
45.9
Chatteris
119.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bar Hill
100.0%
Chatteris
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bar Hill
443.5
Chatteris
395.8
EPC Rating
Bar Hill
73.9
Chatteris
72.8
Median Income
Bar Hill
£37,695
Chatteris
£32,563
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Chatteris is £249,297, which is 37% less than Bar Hill at £341,201. The most affordable entry point in Bar Hill is a terraced at £261,233, while in Chatteris it is a flat at £102,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Bar Hill (£261,233 vs £189,526).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bar Hill is the safer of the two – 161% lower than Chatteris's 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bar Hill is violent-crime, while in Chatteris it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBar Hill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chatteris. Bar Hill has 1 schools in total, while Chatteris has 3.
Bar Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bar Hill | Chatteris |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bar Hill offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 395.8 Mbps in Chatteris. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bar Hill and 92.9% in Chatteris. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Bar Hill and 76.3% in Chatteris.
Bar Hill is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (444 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bar Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Chatteris. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Bar Hill and £1,140 in Chatteris. 72.6% of homes in Bar Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in Chatteris.
Bar Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Bar Hill and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 40.5 in Bar Hill and 45 in Chatteris. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Bar Hill and 58.5% in Chatteris. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Bar Hill versus 67.9% in Chatteris.
| Indicator | Bar Hill | Chatteris |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,899 | 11,022 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £32,563 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 26.2% |
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