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Emneth and Elm vs Whittlesey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Whittlesey is about 0% cheaper on average. Emneth And Elm has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emneth And Elm edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Emneth and Elm

£267,775

Whittlesey

£267,250

Crime Rate

Emneth and Elm

75.7

Whittlesey

75.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Emneth and Elm

100.0%

Whittlesey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Emneth and Elm

265.9

Whittlesey

407.6

EPC Rating

Emneth and Elm

70.8

Whittlesey

72.6

Median Income

Emneth and Elm

£30,894

Whittlesey

£31,545

The average house price in Whittlesey is £267,250, which is 0% less than Emneth And Elm at £267,775. The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced at £150,000, while in Whittlesey it is a flat at £132,125.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Whittlesey (£191,708 vs £150,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Whittlesey prices grew faster — 46% vs 31%.

Crime is lower in Emneth And Elm (75.7 per 1,000) compared to Whittlesey (75.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Emneth And Elm 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.

Emneth And Elm has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Whittlesey. Emneth And Elm has 2 schools in total, while Whittlesey has 3.

Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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.

MetricEmneth and ElmWhittlesey
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Whittlesey offers faster average downloads at 407.6 Mbps, compared to 265.9 Mbps in Emneth And Elm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of premises in Emneth And Elm and 93.6% in Whittlesey. Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Emneth And Elm and 78.6% in Whittlesey.

Whittlesey is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (408 vs 266 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Whittlesey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Emneth And Elm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,233 in Emneth And Elm and £1,117 in Whittlesey. 61.3% of homes in Emneth And Elm 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 61.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,544.7 in Whittlesey and £30,894.3 in Emneth And Elm. The median age is 46.9 in Emneth And Elm and 43 in Whittlesey. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Emneth And Elm and 59.1% in Whittlesey. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Emneth And Elm versus 63.8% in Whittlesey.

IndicatorEmneth and ElmWhittlesey
Population4,55513,833
Median Age46.943
Median Household Income£30,894.3£31,544.7
Employment Rate55.5%59.1%
Owner Occupied67.8%63.8%
Degree-Level Qualified20.8%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Emneth And Elm and Whittlesey?
Emneth And Elm and Whittlesey are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Emneth And Elm or Whittlesey?
Whittlesey is cheaper, with an average house price of £267,250.
Is Emneth And Elm or Whittlesey safer?
Emneth And Elm has the lower crime rate at 75.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Emneth And Elm or Whittlesey?
Emneth And Elm has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Emneth And Elm or Whittlesey?
Whittlesey has faster average broadband at 407.6 Mbps.

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