Chatteris vs Emneth and Elm
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandEmneth 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies 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.
| Metric | Chatteris | Emneth and Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Emneth and Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 4,555 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £30,894.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 20.8% |
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