Chatteris vs Whittlesey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Chatteris is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Whittlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Whittlesey
£267,250
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Whittlesey
75.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Whittlesey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Whittlesey
407.6
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Whittlesey
72.6
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Whittlesey
£31,545
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £249,297, Chatteris undercuts Whittlesey (£267,250) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Whittlesey it is a flat at £132,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Whittlesey (£132,125 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whittlesey prices grew faster — 46% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWhittlesey has a crime rate of 75.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Chatteris at 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Whittlesey 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 Whittlesey, 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.
Whittlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Whittlesey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Whittlesey averages 407.6 Mbps – ahead of Chatteris's 395.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 93.6% in Whittlesey. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 78.6% in Whittlesey.
Whittlesey is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (408 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chatteris, scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Whittlesey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,117 in Whittlesey. 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Whittlesey.
Whittlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,563 in Chatteris and £31,544.7 in Whittlesey. The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 43 in Whittlesey. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 59.1% in Whittlesey. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 63.8% in Whittlesey. Chatteris has a population of 11,022 and Whittlesey has 13,833.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Whittlesey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 13,833 |
| Median Age | 45 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,563 | £31,544.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 26.2% |
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