Chatteris vs Godmanchester

At £249,297, Chatteris undercuts Godmanchester (£350,709) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Godmanchester it is a flat at £172,605.

Residents of Godmanchester experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.3 per 1,000 versus 119.9 per 1,000 in Chatteris. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Godmanchester 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 Godmanchester, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Godmanchester averages 420.4 Mbps – ahead of Chatteris's 395.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 97.8% in Godmanchester. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 78.9% in Godmanchester.

→Godmanchester is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (420 vs 396 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Chatteris leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Godmanchester averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,162 in Godmanchester. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Godmanchester.

→Godmanchester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.1% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,215 in Godmanchester and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 44.2 in Godmanchester. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 69% in Godmanchester. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 61.6% in Godmanchester.

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