Chatteris vs Littleport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chatteris is about 18% cheaper on average. Littleport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Littleport
£305,580
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Littleport
94.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Littleport
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Littleport
430.7
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Littleport
71
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Littleport
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Chatteris is £249,297, which is 18% less than Littleport at £305,580. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Littleport it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Littleport (£145,000 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littleport prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Littleport (94.2 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 27% difference. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Littleport 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 50% in Littleport. Chatteris has 3 schools in total, while Littleport has 3.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littleport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Littleport offers faster average downloads at 430.7 Mbps, compared to 395.8 Mbps in Chatteris. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 93.2% in Littleport. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 83.9% in Littleport.
Littleport is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (431 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chatteris are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Littleport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,241 in Littleport. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Littleport.
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 Littleport. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 46.2 in Littleport. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 57.3% in Littleport. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.3% in Littleport.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 9,170 |
| 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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