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Living in Aviemore
A snapshot of life in Aviemore, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Aviemore is a village in , Scotland with a population of 3,240. The average house price is £210,131 and the overall crime rate is 5761.7 per 1,000 residents.
Where Aviemore ranks
Population
3,240
Avg House Price
£210,131
Crime Rate
5761.7/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
66%
Avg Download Speed
404 Mbps
EPC Rating
E
Median Income
£31,800
Median Age
39.5
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Aviemore's detached homes (£322,105) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£122,118).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Aviemore 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 Aviemore is 5761.7 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Aviemore: 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
Aviemore averages 404 Mbps — 304% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Aviemore homes sit at band E on the EPC scale. 56.1% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | E |
| Average EPC Score | 53 |
| % Rated C or Above | 56.1% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,417 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 3,240 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,800 |
| Employment Rate | 80.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Aviemore?
The average house price in Aviemore is £210,131 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Aviemore?
The most affordable entry point in Aviemore is a flat, with an average price of £122,118.
Is Aviemore a safe place to live?
Aviemore has a recorded crime rate of 5761.7 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 Aviemore?
Aviemore has 52 schools in total, with 66% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Aviemore?
Average broadband download speeds in Aviemore are around 404 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 88.8% of premises.
How big is Aviemore?
Aviemore is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 3,240.
Most compared with
How does Aviemore stack up against its neighbours?
Alness
vsAviemore
- House price
- £210,131 · £210,131
- Crime rate
- 3218.6 · 5761.7
- Distance
- 37.9 mi
Alva
vsAviemore
- House price
- £165,447 · £210,131
- Crime rate
- 828.3 · 5761.7
- Distance
- 72.3 mi
Annan
vsAviemore
- House price
- £162,680 · £210,131
- Crime rate
- 2028.6 · 5761.7
- Distance
- 154.3 mi
Arbroath
vsAviemore
- House price
- £167,088 · £210,131
- Crime rate
- 297 · 5761.7
- Distance
- 64.0 mi
Armadale
vsAviemore
- House price
- £217,827 · £210,131
- Crime rate
- 1158.2 · 5761.7
- Distance
- 90.2 mi
Auchinleck
vsAviemore
- House price
- £127,807 · £210,131
- Crime rate
- 2798.4 · 5761.7
- Distance
- 120.7 mi