Chatteris vs Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chatteris wins on house prices with a 51% gap. Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
£503,650
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
430.7
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
71
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £249,297, Chatteris undercuts Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (£503,650) by around 51% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £247,269.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) (£247,269 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.6 per 1,000 versus 119.9 per 1,000 in Chatteris. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) 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 Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire), 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.
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) averages 430.7 Mbps – ahead of Chatteris's 395.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 93.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 83.9% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).
Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (431 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chatteris, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,241 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire).
Chatteris has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £31,725 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 46.2 in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 57.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.3% in Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire). Chatteris has a population of 11,022 and Haddenham (east Cambridgeshire) has 3,050.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 3,050 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 25.8% |
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