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Chatteris vs Histon and Impington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Chatteris is about 44% cheaper on average. Histon And Impington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Chatteris

£249,297

Histon and Impington

£448,007

Crime Rate

Chatteris

119.9

Histon and Impington

45.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chatteris

100.0%

Histon and Impington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chatteris

395.8

Histon and Impington

475.4

EPC Rating

Chatteris

72.8

Histon and Impington

73.9

Median Income

Chatteris

£32,563

Histon and Impington

£37,695

The average house price in Chatteris is £249,297, which is 44% less than Histon And Impington at £448,007. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Histon And Impington it is a flat at £233,032.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Histon And Impington (£233,032 vs £102,429).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs -15%.

Crime is lower in Histon And Impington (45.8 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 162% difference. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Histon And Impington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Chatteris has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Histon And Impington. Chatteris has 3 schools in total, while Histon And Impington has 3.

Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Histon and Impington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricChatterisHiston and Impington
Total Schools33
Primary22
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Histon And Impington offers faster average downloads at 475.4 Mbps, compared to 395.8 Mbps in Chatteris. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 98.2% in Histon And Impington. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 93% in Histon And Impington.

Histon And Impington is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (475 vs 396 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Histon And Impington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Chatteris. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,068 in Histon And Impington. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Histon And Impington.

Histon And Impington has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,695 in Histon And Impington and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 40.5 in Histon And Impington. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 59.9% in Histon And Impington. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 56.5% in Histon And Impington.

IndicatorChatterisHiston and Impington
Population11,0227,781
Median Age4540.5
Median Household Income£32,563£37,695
Employment Rate58.5%59.9%
Owner Occupied67.9%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chatteris and Histon And Impington?
Chatteris and Histon And Impington are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chatteris or Histon And Impington?
Chatteris is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,297.
Is Chatteris or Histon And Impington safer?
Histon And Impington has the lower crime rate at 45.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chatteris or Histon And Impington?
Chatteris has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chatteris or Histon And Impington?
Histon And Impington has faster average broadband at 475.4 Mbps.

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