Town comparison
Chatteris vs March
Which is better to live in? 6.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in March is about 4% cheaper on average. March has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
March
£238,846
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
March
75.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
March
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
March
383.8
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
March
72.8
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
March
£32,563
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in March is £238,846, which is 4% less than Chatteris at £249,297. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in March it is a flat at £116,769.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Chatteris (£355,791 vs £287,224).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in March (75.8 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 58% difference. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in March 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 March. Chatteris has 3 schools in total, while March has 5.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
March School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | March |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chatteris offers faster average downloads at 395.8 Mbps, compared to 383.8 Mbps in March. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 90.8% in March. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 73.7% in March.
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (396 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chatteris are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in March. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,140 in March. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in March.
Chatteris has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £32,563 in March. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 45 in March. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 58.5% in March. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.9% in March.
| Indicator | Chatteris | March |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 21,042 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £32,563 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 26.2% |
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