Chatteris vs Upwell and Outwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Chatteris is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Upwell And Outwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Upwell and Outwell
£265,235
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Upwell and Outwell
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Upwell and Outwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Upwell and Outwell
265.9
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Upwell and Outwell
70.8
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Upwell and Outwell
£30,894
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £249,297, Chatteris undercuts Upwell And Outwell (£265,235) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Upwell And Outwell it is a flat at £47,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 118% pricier in Chatteris (£102,429 vs £47,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Upwell And Outwell prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandUpwell And Outwell has a crime rate of 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 107% lower than Chatteris at 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Upwell And Outwell 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 Upwell And Outwell, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Upwell and Outwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chatteris averages 395.8 Mbps – ahead of Upwell And Outwell's 265.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 84.4% in Upwell And Outwell. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 46.7% in Upwell And Outwell.
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (396 vs 266 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chatteris, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Upwell And Outwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,233 in Upwell And Outwell. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Upwell And Outwell.
Chatteris has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £30,894.3 in Upwell And Outwell. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 46.9 in Upwell And Outwell. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 55.5% in Upwell And Outwell. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.8% in Upwell And Outwell. Chatteris has a population of 11,022 and Upwell And Outwell has 3,664.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 3,664 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £30,894.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 20.8% |
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