Chatteris vs Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chatteris is about 49% cheaper on average. Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
£490,323
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
430.7
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
71
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Chatteris is £249,297, which is 49% less than Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) at £490,323. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £288,073.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) (£288,073 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) (45.6 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 163% difference. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) 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 100% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Chatteris has 3 schools in total, while Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) has 1.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) offers faster average downloads at 430.7 Mbps, compared to 395.8 Mbps in Chatteris. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 93.2% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 83.9% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (431 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chatteris are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,241 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
Chatteris has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £31,725 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 46.2 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 57.3% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.3% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
| Indicator | Chatteris | Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 3,880 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 25.8% |
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