Chatteris vs Warboys
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chatteris is about 25% cheaper on average. Warboys has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Warboys
£330,431
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Warboys
57.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Warboys
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Warboys
366.2
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Warboys
72.8
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Warboys
£33,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Chatteris is £249,297, which is 25% less than Warboys at £330,431. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Warboys it is a flat at £112,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Warboys (£441,117 vs £355,791).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatteris prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Warboys (57.7 per 1,000) compared to Chatteris (119.9 per 1,000), a 108% difference. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Warboys 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 0% in Warboys. Chatteris has 3 schools in total, while Warboys has 1.
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Warboys School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Warboys |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chatteris offers faster average downloads at 395.8 Mbps, compared to 366.2 Mbps in Warboys. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 90.4% in Warboys. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 68.5% in Warboys.
Chatteris is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (396 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chatteris are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Warboys. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,145 in Warboys. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Warboys.
Warboys 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 Warboys and £32,563 in Chatteris. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 44.1 in Warboys. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 60.8% in Warboys. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 67.1% in Warboys.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Warboys |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 4,318 |
| 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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