Chatteris vs Sawtry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Chatteris is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Sawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Sawtry
£310,046
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Sawtry
57.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Sawtry
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Sawtry
366.2
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Sawtry
72.8
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Sawtry
£33,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £249,297, Chatteris undercuts Sawtry (£310,046) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Sawtry it is a terraced at £228,569.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Sawtry (£228,569 vs £189,526).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sawtry prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandSawtry has a crime rate of 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 110% lower than Chatteris at 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Sawtry 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 EnglandOf the 3 schools in Chatteris, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sawtry, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Sawtry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chatteris averages 395.8 Mbps – ahead of Sawtry's 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 90.4% in Sawtry. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 68.5% in Sawtry.
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (396 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chatteris leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Sawtry averages 72.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,145 in Sawtry. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Sawtry.
Sawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,738.2 in Sawtry and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 44.1 in Sawtry. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.1% in Sawtry. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 60.8% in Sawtry.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Sawtry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 5,870 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £33,738.2 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 34% |
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