Town comparison
Chatteris vs Ely
Which is better to live in? 9.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Chatteris is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Ely has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Ely
£394,089
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Ely
45.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Ely
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Ely
400.6
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Ely
71.2
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Ely
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £249,297, Chatteris undercuts Ely (£394,089) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Ely it is a flat at £220,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Ely (£220,262 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandEly has a crime rate of 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 165% lower than Chatteris at 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Ely 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 EnglandOf the 3 schools in Chatteris, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ely, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ely averages 400.6 Mbps – ahead of Chatteris's 395.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 92.2% in Ely. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 76.3% in Ely.
Ely is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (401 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chatteris, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Ely. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,224 in Ely. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Ely.
Chatteris has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £31,962 in Ely. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 44.5 in Ely. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 61.5% in Ely. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 64.1% in Ely. Chatteris has a population of 11,022 and Ely has 19,185.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Ely |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 19,185 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 31.8% |
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