Chatteris vs Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Chatteris is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chatteris edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chatteris
£249,297
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
£289,328
Crime Rate
Chatteris
119.9
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
65.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatteris
100.0%
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chatteris
395.8
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
407.6
EPC Rating
Chatteris
72.8
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
72.6
Median Income
Chatteris
£32,563
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
£31,545
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) commands an average of £289,328, compared with £249,297 in Chatteris – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Chatteris is a flat at £102,429, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) (£140,750 vs £102,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Yaxley (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandYaxley (huntingdonshire) has a crime rate of 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84% lower than Chatteris at 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chatteris is violent-crime, while in Yaxley (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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Chatteris, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). There are 3 schools in Chatteris and 3 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).
Chatteris School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chatteris | Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.6 Mbps in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) and 395.8 Mbps in Chatteris. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Chatteris and 93.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Chatteris and 78.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).
Yaxley (huntingdonshire) 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 Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Chatteris and £1,117 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). 68.9% of homes in Chatteris have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).
Yaxley (huntingdonshire) 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 Yaxley (huntingdonshire). The median age is 45 in Chatteris and 43 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Chatteris and 59.1% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Chatteris versus 63.8% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Chatteris has a population of 11,022 and Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has 9,403.
| Indicator | Chatteris | Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,022 | 9,403 |
| 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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