Chatteris vs Cottenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chatteris offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Cottenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Cottenham
£444,751
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Cottenham
46.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Cottenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Cottenham
475.4
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Cottenham
73.9
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Cottenham
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Chatteris is £249,297, which is 44% less than Cottenham at £444,751. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Cottenham it is a flat at £201,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Cottenham (£201,667 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cottenham prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Cottenham (46 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 161% difference. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Cottenham 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 EnglandChatteris has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cottenham. Chatteris has 3 schools in total, while Cottenham has 2.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cottenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Cottenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cottenham offers faster average downloads at 475.4 Mbps, compared to 395.8 Mbps in Chatteris. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 98.2% in Cottenham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 93% in Cottenham.
Cottenham is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (475 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cottenham 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 £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,068 in Cottenham. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Cottenham.
Cottenham 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 Cottenham and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 40.5 in Cottenham. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 59.9% in Cottenham. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 56.5% in Cottenham.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Cottenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 6,156 |
| Median Age | 45 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 51.8% |
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