Chatteris vs Fenstanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Chatteris is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Fenstanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Fenstanton
£391,405
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Fenstanton
58.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Fenstanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Fenstanton
366.2
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Fenstanton
72.8
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Fenstanton
£33,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Fenstanton commands an average of £391,405, compared with £249,297 in Chatteris – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Fenstanton it is a flat at £185,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Fenstanton (£185,000 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandFenstanton has a crime rate of 58 per 1,000 residents, which is 107% lower than Chatteris at 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Fenstanton 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 Fenstanton. There are 3 schools in Chatteris and 1 in Fenstanton.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fenstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Fenstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 395.8 Mbps in Chatteris and 366.2 Mbps in Fenstanton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 90.4% in Fenstanton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 68.5% in Fenstanton.
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (396 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chatteris leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Fenstanton averages 72.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,145 in Fenstanton. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Fenstanton.
Fenstanton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,738.2 in Fenstanton and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 44.1 in Fenstanton. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.1% in Fenstanton. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 60.8% in Fenstanton.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Fenstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 3,015 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £33,738.2 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 34% |
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