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Chatteris vs Emneth and Elm

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Chatteris is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Emneth And Elm has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chatteris

£249,297

Emneth and Elm

£267,775

Crime Rate

Chatteris

119.9

Emneth and Elm

75.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chatteris

100.0%

Emneth and Elm

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chatteris

395.8

Emneth and Elm

265.9

EPC Rating

Chatteris

72.8

Emneth and Elm

70.8

Median Income

Chatteris

£32,563

Emneth and Elm

£30,894

Property in Emneth And Elm commands an average of £267,775, compared with £249,297 in Chatteris – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Emneth And Elm it is a terraced at £150,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Chatteris (£189,526 vs £150,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 31%.

Emneth And Elm has a crime rate of 75.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Chatteris at 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Emneth And Elm it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Chatteris, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Emneth And Elm. There are 3 schools in Chatteris and 2 in Emneth And Elm.

Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricChatterisEmneth and Elm
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 395.8 Mbps in Chatteris and 265.9 Mbps in Emneth And Elm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 84.4% in Emneth And Elm. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 46.7% in Emneth And Elm.

Chatteris is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (396 vs 266 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Chatteris leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Emneth And Elm averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,233 in Emneth And Elm. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Emneth And Elm.

Chatteris has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £30,894.3 in Emneth And Elm. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 46.9 in Emneth And Elm. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.8% in Emneth And Elm. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 55.5% in Emneth And Elm.

IndicatorChatterisEmneth and Elm
Population11,0224,555
Median Age4546.9
Median Household Income£32,563£30,894.3
Employment Rate58.5%55.5%
Owner Occupied67.9%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%20.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chatteris and Emneth And Elm?
Chatteris and Emneth And Elm are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chatteris or Emneth And Elm?
Chatteris is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,297.
Is Chatteris or Emneth And Elm safer?
Emneth And Elm has the lower crime rate at 75.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chatteris or Emneth And Elm?
Chatteris has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chatteris or Emneth And Elm?
Chatteris has faster average broadband at 395.8 Mbps.

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