Chatteris vs Eye (Peterborough)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chatteris wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Eye (peterborough) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Eye (Peterborough)
£385,160
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Eye (Peterborough)
104.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Eye (Peterborough)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Eye (Peterborough)
335.7
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Eye (Peterborough)
71
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Eye (Peterborough)
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £249,297, Chatteris undercuts Eye (peterborough) (£385,160) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Eye (peterborough) it is a terraced at £216,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Eye (peterborough) (£217,938 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eye (peterborough) prices grew faster — 53% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Eye (peterborough) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 104.8 per 1,000 versus 119.9 per 1,000 in Chatteris. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Eye (peterborough) 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 Eye (peterborough), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eye (Peterborough) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Eye (Peterborough) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chatteris averages 395.8 Mbps – ahead of Eye (peterborough)'s 335.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 89.1% in Eye (peterborough). Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 62.6% in Eye (peterborough).
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (396 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chatteris, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Eye (peterborough). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,212 in Eye (peterborough). 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Eye (peterborough).
Chatteris has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £29,750.7 in Eye (peterborough). The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 44.1 in Eye (peterborough). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 58.5% in Eye (peterborough). Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 64.5% in Eye (peterborough). Chatteris has a population of 11,022 and Eye (peterborough) has 5,419.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Eye (Peterborough) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 5,419 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £29,750.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 25.5% |
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