Alness — brown rock formation on body of water under white clouds during daytime

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Living in Alness

A snapshot of life in Alness, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Alness is a village in , Scotland with a population of 5,800. The average house price is £210,131 and the overall crime rate is 3218.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Alness ranks

Population

5,800

Avg House Price

£210,131

Crime Rate

3218.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66%

Avg Download Speed

412 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,184

Median Age

39.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Alness's detached homes (£322,105) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£122,118).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Alness prices have risen 132% over the last 21 years (£90,730 → £210,131).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£322,105	£322,105	4198
Semi-Detached	£201,728	£201,728	4198
Terraced	£163,516	£163,516	4198
Flat	£122,118	£122,118	4198

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Alness is 3218.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Alness: other crime (27% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	52
Primary	44
Secondary	8
% Top two bands	66%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Aberlour Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Alves Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Anderson's Primary School	Primary	Good
Applegrove Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Bishopmill Primary School	Primary	Good
Botriphnie Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Buckie High School	Secondary	Requires improvement
Burghead Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Cluny Primary School	Primary	Good
Craigellachie Primary School	Primary	Good
Cullen Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Dallas Primary School	Primary	Good
Dyke Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
East End Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Elgin Academy	Secondary	Inadequate
Elgin High School	Secondary	Good
Findochty Primary School	Primary	Good
Forres Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
Glenlivet Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Greenwards Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Hopeman Primary School	Primary	Good
Hythehill Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Keith Grammar School	Secondary	Requires improvement
Keith Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Kinloss Primary School	Primary	Good
Knockando Primary School	Primary	Good
Lhanbryde Primary School	Primary	Good
Linkwood Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Logie Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Lossiemouth High School	Secondary	Good
Millbank Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Milne's High School	Secondary	Good
Milne's Primary School	Primary	Good
Mortlach Primary School	Primary	Good
Mosstodloch Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Mosstowie Primary School	Primary	Good
New Elgin Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Newmill Primary School	Primary	Good
Pilmuir Primary School	Primary	Good
Portessie Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Portgordon Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Portknockie Primary School	Primary	Good
Rothes Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Rothiemay Primary School	Primary	Good
Seafield Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Speyside High School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Gerardine Primary School	Primary	Good
St Peter's RC Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
St Sylvester's RC Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Thomas RC Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Tomintoul Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
West End Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Alness averages 412 Mbps — 312% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Alness homes sit at band E on the EPC scale. 50% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	E
Average EPC Score	53.7
% Rated C or Above	50%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,663

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,800
Median Age	39.8
Median Household Income	£33,184
Employment Rate	70.2%
Owner Occupied	70%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Alness?

The average house price in Alness is £210,131 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Alness?

The most affordable entry point in Alness is a flat, with an average price of £122,118.

Is Alness a safe place to live?

Alness has a recorded crime rate of 3218.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Alness?

Alness has 52 schools in total, with 66% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Alness?

Average broadband download speeds in Alness are around 412 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 86.5% of premises.

How big is Alness?

Alness is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 5,800.

Most compared with

How does Alness stack up against its neighbours?

Alness

Conon Bridge and Maryburgh

House price: £210,131 · £210,131
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 5945.2
Distance: 11.2 mi

Alness

Dingwall

House price: £210,131 · £210,131
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 3412.8
Distance: 9.2 mi

Alness

Invergordon

House price: £210,131 · £210,131
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 4690.5
Distance: 3.2 mi

Alness

Tain

House price: £210,131 · £210,131
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 5200
Distance: 10.6 mi

Alness

Alva

House price: £210,131 · £165,447
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 828.3
Distance: 108.1 mi

Alness

Annan

House price: £210,131 · £162,680
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 2028.6
Distance: 191.0 mi

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