Chatteris vs Histon and Impington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandChatteris 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.
| Metric | Chatteris | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Histon and Impington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 7,781 |
| Median Age | 45 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 51.8% |
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