Chatteris vs Hemingford Grey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chatteris is about 54% cheaper on average. Hemingford Grey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Hemingford Grey
£547,737
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Hemingford Grey
57.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Hemingford Grey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Hemingford Grey
366.2
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Hemingford Grey
72.6
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Hemingford Grey
£33,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Chatteris is £249,297, which is 54% less than Hemingford Grey at £547,737. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Hemingford Grey it is a terraced at £330,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 73% pricier in Hemingford Grey (£382,500 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 EnglandCrime is lower in Hemingford Grey (57.2 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 110% difference. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Hemingford Grey 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 EnglandChatteris has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hemingford Grey. Chatteris has 3 schools in total, while Hemingford Grey has 1.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hemingford Grey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Hemingford Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chatteris offers faster average downloads at 395.8 Mbps, compared to 366.2 Mbps in Hemingford Grey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 90.4% in Hemingford Grey. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 68.5% in Hemingford Grey.
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (396 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chatteris are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Hemingford Grey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,162 in Hemingford Grey. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Hemingford Grey.
Hemingford Grey 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 Hemingford Grey and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 44.2 in Hemingford Grey. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 61.6% in Hemingford Grey. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 69% in Hemingford Grey.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Hemingford Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 3,372 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £33,215 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 33.4% |
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