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About

Chatteris lies in the heart of the Fenland district, surrounded by expansive, low-lying agricultural land. The town's layout and history are intrinsically linked to the drainage of the Fens, with its economy traditionally centred on food processing and farming. The landscape is characterised by straight drainage channels and wide skies.

The local church of St Peter & St Paul is a notable landmark with a distinctive spire. A specific reminder of the area's past is the annual Fenland Daisy Fair, a tradition revived from the 19th century. The surrounding fields produce crops like wheat, potatoes, and bulbs, defining the working environment.

Area overview

On average Chatteris has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chatteris is £49,711 per year. There are 4 schools in Chatteris: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chatteris is home to around 11,187 people, with a population density of about 182.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chatteris Population
11,187
Population density
182.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.8(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.72(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.54(-13%)
Public order
3.93(-23%)
Other theft
3.49(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,886
88.36%
Other White
735
6.57%
Other Asian
79
0.71%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
74
0.66%
African
60
0.54%
Total population: 11,188

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,067
22.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,053
22.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,614
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,465
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,173
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 9,209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,668
34.17%
Owns outright
1,646
33.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
846
17.33%
Other social rented
459
9.4%
Other forms of private rent
114
2.34%
Total households: 4,881

Property prices in Chatteris

Median price£228,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £292K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Chatteris area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chatteris over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£312,500£270
Semi-Detached51£220,000£283
Terraced45£187,500£253
Flats7£106,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chatteris

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatteris.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£103,000£169,998£135,500
2017£230,000£95,000£175,000£145,000
2018£262,500£97,500£180,000£158,000
2019£270,000£102,000£182,500£157,500
2020£250,000£105,000£190,000£147,500
2021£280,000£105,500£195,000£167,550
2022£320,000£125,000£225,000£180,000
2023£299,000£112,500£225,000£183,000
2024£310,800£124,500£225,000£187,500
2025£327,000£105,000£225,000£190,000
2026£315,000£99,250£205,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatteris.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatteris.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£137£194£179
2017£206£158£200£196
2018£215£165£208£209
2019£209£158£210£219
2020£227£160£226£217
2021£222£186£230£223
2022£262£196£274£243
2023£277£198£281£257
2024£277£194£263£256
2025£267£201£270£251
2026£264£150£292£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatteris.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chatteris in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chatteris

Is Chatteris safe?

Chatteris records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chatteris?

The median sale price in Chatteris is £228,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chatteris?

Chatteris has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chatteris?

Chatteris scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chatteris sits around rank 14,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chatteris?

The average household income in Chatteris is around £49,711 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Chatteris

PE166HJ

Westbourne Close

PE166NX

Whaleys Yard

PE166PW

Lindsells Walk

PE166TL

Harold Heading Close

PE166PA

Slade Way

PE166EY

Palmers Walk

PE166DJ

Green Park

PE166LJ

Wood Street

PE166TP

Kingfisher Close

PE166QX

Quayside

PE166UR

Cricketers Way

PE166QT

Harbour Court

PE166NS

Porters Yard

PE166TR

Heronshaw

PE166BF

Old Station Place

PE166HG

Westbourne Road

PE166GE

Lime Tree Gardens

PE166DG

St Pauls Drive

PE166SA

Fenland Way

PE166AX

Huntingdon Road

PE166LX

Bellmont Gardens

PE166LG

Honey Lane

PE166JA

Church Lane

PE166UT

Wenny Road

PE166BB

Market Hill

PE166NU

Kempston Court

PE166LT

London Road

PE166XU

Byall Fen Drove

PE166TN

Lode Way

PE166JL

Birch Close

PE166TE

Eastbourne Road

PE166PE

Blackthorn Close

PE166UE

Doddington Road

PE166SG

London Road

PE166FL

Black Horse Lane

PE166GQ

Chatteris North & Manea

PE150JZ

Byall Fen Drove

PE166RN

Bridge Street

PE150JU

Byall Fen Drove

PE166AE

Park Street

PE166HD

Garretts Yard

PE166BU

New Road

PE166FA

Willow Tree Close

PE166AA

Park Street

PE166QZ

Fenland Way

PE166GX

Fairbairn Way

PE166EU

St Stephens Drive

PE166GY

Fairbairn Way

PE166DS

Chantry Close

PE166PX

Beechwood Gardens

PE166JB

St Martins Road

PE166JG

Vicarage Close

PE166TY

Prospect Way

PE166XT

Wenny Court

PE166PH

Larham Way

PE166QE

Allens Yard

PE166HA

West Street

PE166DH

Windsor Close

PE166JD

Church Walk

PE166XR

Manor Gardens

PE166FG

Penny Lane

PE166ET

Burnsfield Estate

PE166GB

Bridge Street

PE166HZ

Hive End Court

PE166UA

Doddington Road

PE166EZ

Farriers Gate

PE166DA

New Road

PE166ED

Huntingdon Road

PE166SX

Fairway

PE166PF

Mayfly Close

PE166UZ

Iretons Way

PE166GZ

Vincent Close

PE166EN

Treeway

PE166BA

Market Hill

PE166DB

New Road

PE166BX

The Orchards

PE166NL

Ash Grove

PE166AZ

Bridge Street

PE166HN

Westbourne Road

PE166TA

First Furlong Drove

PE166EB

York Road

PE166BJ

New Road

PE166FJ

St James Close

PE166FZ

Barley Close

PE166FE

Boxing Boys Mews

PE166NB

Station Street

PE166UP

Fenton Way

PE283DR

Chatteris Road

PE166PL

Curlew Avenue

PE166NW

Ravenscroft

PE166BE

High Street

PE166RX

Eastwood

PE166XP

New Road

PE166LR

Southampton Place

PE166GD

Bridge Street

PE166NP

High Street

PE166HE

Cliftons Yard

PE166AP

Victoria Street

PE166UX

Wenny Estate

PE166NA

Station Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.