Chatteris vs Longstanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chatteris is about 34% cheaper on average. Longstanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Longstanton
£375,440
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Longstanton
45.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Longstanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Longstanton
380.5
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Longstanton
73.9
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Longstanton
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Chatteris more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,297 versus £375,440 in Longstanton. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Longstanton it is a flat at £219,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Longstanton (£219,625 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.7 offences per 1,000 people, Longstanton is the safer of the two – 162% lower than Chatteris's 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Longstanton 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Chatteris: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Longstanton.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chatteris enjoy 395.8 Mbps on average, while Longstanton lags behind at 380.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 94.7% in Longstanton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 70.8% in Longstanton.
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (396 vs 381 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Longstanton is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Chatteris's band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,068 in Longstanton. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Longstanton.
Longstanton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chatteris has a population of 11,022 while Longstanton has 3,301. Median household income is £37,695 in Longstanton and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 40.5 in Longstanton. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 59.9% in Longstanton.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 3,301 |
| 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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