Town Pop. 7,027

Living in Chatteris: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chatteris scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Chatteris most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. It scores 5 points above the PE16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100.

Its broadband score runs 36 points above the PE16 district's 43/100. Transport (17) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Chatteris in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE16 postcode district.

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Chatteris scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 173 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 156 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Auction Yard 38 crimes
  2. 2 Wenny Road 24 crimes
  3. 3 Tithe Road 20 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 16
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
33
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Cromwell Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Glebelands Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Kingsfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital15.4 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge15.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus18.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,336 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
79
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 248 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.7%Student3%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary33.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.1%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership71.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Fenland · 2026-27
A £1,692
B £1,974
C £2,256
D £2,538
E £3,102
F £3,666
G £4,230
H £5,076
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Manea 6.3 mi
March 7.5 mi
Whittlesea 9.6 mi
J15 A1(M) 13.5 mi
J15 A1(M) 13.7 mi
J14 A1(M) 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 85
Detached £315,000 29
Semi-detached £225,000 25
Terraced £182,500 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£165k £236k £309k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wenny Severals 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Doddington and Wimblington 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wardy Hill 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Benwick 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Mepal 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Somersham (Huntingdonshire) 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) 51 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Forty Foot 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Manea 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Witcham 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
Pidley 40 6.3 mi away ⇄
Coveney 41 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chatteris a nice place to live?

Chatteris has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chatteris is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chatteris?

Chatteris is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 470 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chatteris?

Among the top-rated schools in Chatteris are Cromwell Community College, Glebelands Primary Academy and Kingsfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Chatteris in total.

What are house prices like in Chatteris?

The current median house price in Chatteris is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £315,000, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £182,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 85 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chatteris in context

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Postcode districts in Chatteris

PE16 41 ⇄

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