Emneth and Elm vs Whittlesey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandEmneth 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.
| Metric | Emneth and Elm | Whittlesey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Emneth and Elm | Whittlesey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,555 | 13,833 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £30,894.3 | £31,544.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 59.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.8% | 26.2% |
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