Chatteris vs Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chatteris offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Somersham (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
£332,074
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
57.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
366.2
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
72.8
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
£33,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Chatteris more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,297 versus £332,074 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Somersham (huntingdonshire) (£140,750 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Somersham (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Somersham (huntingdonshire) (57 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 110% difference. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) 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 Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Somersham (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Somersham (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Somersham (huntingdonshire) lags behind at 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 90.4% in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 68.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (396 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chatteris is band C (score 72.8), ahead of Somersham (huntingdonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,145 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Somersham (huntingdonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chatteris has a population of 11,022 while Somersham (huntingdonshire) has 3,349. Median household income is £33,738.2 in Somersham (huntingdonshire) and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 44.1 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 60.8% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
| Indicator | Chatteris | Somersham (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 3,349 |
| 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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