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Chatteris vs Eye (Peterborough)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricChatterisEye (Peterborough)
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorChatterisEye (Peterborough)
Population11,0225,419
Median Age4544.1
Median Household Income£32,563£29,750.7
Employment Rate58.5%58.5%
Owner Occupied67.9%64.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%25.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chatteris and Eye (peterborough)?
Chatteris and Eye (peterborough) are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chatteris or Eye (peterborough)?
Chatteris is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,297.
Is Chatteris or Eye (peterborough) safer?
Eye (peterborough) has the lower crime rate at 104.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chatteris or Eye (peterborough)?
Chatteris has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chatteris or Eye (peterborough)?
Chatteris has faster average broadband at 395.8 Mbps.

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