Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Chatteris

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Chatteris offers lower property prices by roughly 46%. Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£362,938

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Chatteris

£249,297

Crime Rate

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

Chatteris

119.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Chatteris

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

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Chatteris

395.8

EPC Rating

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Chatteris

72.8

Median Income

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Chatteris

£32,563

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

Buyers will find Chatteris more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,297 versus £362,938 in Brampton (huntingdonshire). The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Chatteris it is a flat at £102,429.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Brampton (huntingdonshire) (£155,912 vs £102,429).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 33%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

Crime is lower in Brampton (huntingdonshire) (57.1 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 110% difference. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) 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 England

School quality favours Brampton (huntingdonshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chatteris.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) 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	Brampton (Huntingdonshire)	Chatteris
Total Schools	1	3
Primary	1	2
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Chatteris enjoy 395.8 Mbps on average, while Brampton (huntingdonshire) lags behind at 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 92.9% in Chatteris. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 76.3% in Chatteris.

Chatteris is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (396 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is band C (score 72.8), ahead of Chatteris's band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,140 in Chatteris. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in Chatteris.

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a population of 6,585 while Chatteris has 11,022. Median household income is £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 45 in Chatteris. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 58.5% in Chatteris.

Indicator	Brampton (Huntingdonshire)	Chatteris
Population	6,585	11,022
Median Age	44.1	45
Median Household Income	£33,738.2	£32,563
Employment Rate	60.8%	58.5%
Owner Occupied	67.1%	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	34%	26.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Chatteris?

Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Chatteris are approximately 14.9 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Chatteris?

Chatteris is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,297.

Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Chatteris safer?

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Chatteris?

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Chatteris?

Chatteris has faster average broadband at 395.8 Mbps.

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