Chatteris vs Ramsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chatteris offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Ramsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Ramsey
£286,314
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Ramsey
57.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Ramsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Ramsey
420.6
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Ramsey
72.8
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Ramsey
£32,563
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Chatteris more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,297 versus £286,314 in Ramsey. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Ramsey it is a flat at £114,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Ramsey (£253,875 vs £222,640).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ramsey prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 57.1 offences per 1,000 people, Ramsey is the safer of the two – 110% lower than Chatteris's 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Ramsey 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 Ramsey.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ramsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ramsey enjoy 420.6 Mbps on average, while Chatteris lags behind at 395.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 95.6% in Ramsey. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 81.8% in Ramsey.
Ramsey is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (421 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chatteris is band C (score 72.8), ahead of Ramsey's band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,140 in Ramsey. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in Ramsey.
Chatteris has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chatteris has a population of 11,022 while Ramsey has 5,727. Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £32,563 in Ramsey. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 45 in Ramsey. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 58.5% in Ramsey.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Ramsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 5,727 |
| 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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