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Living in Brechin
A snapshot of life in Brechin, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
Brechin: Photo by Rob Keating on Unsplash
At a glance
Brechin is a village in , Scotland with a population of 7,400. The average house price is £167,088 and the overall crime rate is 960.9 per 1,000 residents.
Where Brechin ranks
Population
7,400
Avg House Price
£167,088
Crime Rate
960.9/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
91.1%
Avg Download Speed
63 Mbps
EPC Rating
D
Median Income
£25,022
Median Age
44.7
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Brechin's detached homes (£290,784) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£94,981).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Brechin prices have risen 127% over the last 21 years (£73,516 → £167,088).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £290,784 | £290,784 | 2162 |
| Semi-Detached | £188,195 | £188,195 | 2162 |
| Terraced | £140,384 | £140,384 | 2162 |
| Flat | £94,981 | £94,981 | 2162 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Brechin is 960.9 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Brechin: other crime (20% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
91.1% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 59 |
| Primary | 51 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 91.1% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Aberlemno Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Airlie Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Andover Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Arbirlot Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Arbroath Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Arbroath High School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Auchterhouse Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Birkhill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Borrowfield Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Brechin High School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Burnside Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Carlogie Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Carmyllie Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Carnoustie High School | Secondary | Good |
| Colliston Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Cortachy Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Eassie Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Edzell Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Ferryden Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Forfar Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Friockheim Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Glamis Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Hayshead Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Inverarity Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Inverbrothock Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Inverkeilor Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Isla Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Ladyloan Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Langlands Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Letham Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Liff Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Lochside Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Maisondieu Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Mattocks Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Monifieth High School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Monikie Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Montrose Academy | Secondary | Inadequate |
| Muirfield Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Murroes Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Newbigging Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Newtyle Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Northmuir Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Rosemount Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Seaview Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Southesk Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Southmuir Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Margaret's RC Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Thomas' RC Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Stracathro Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Strathmartine Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Strathmore Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Tannadice Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Tealing Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Timmergreens Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Warddykes Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Webster's High School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Whitehills Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brechin averages 63 Mbps — 37% below the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Brechin homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 29.3% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | D |
| Average EPC Score | 66.8 |
| % Rated C or Above | 29.3% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,284 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 7,400 |
| Median Age | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £25,022 |
| Employment Rate | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Brechin?
The average house price in Brechin is £167,088 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Brechin?
The most affordable entry point in Brechin is a flat, with an average price of £94,981.
Is Brechin a safe place to live?
Brechin has a recorded crime rate of 960.9 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 Brechin?
Brechin has 59 schools in total, with 91.1% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Brechin?
Average broadband download speeds in Brechin are around 63 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 65.8% of premises.
How big is Brechin?
Brechin is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 7,400.
Most compared with
How does Brechin stack up against its neighbours?
Arbroath
vsBrechin
- House price
- £167,088 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 297 · 960.9
- Distance
- 11.9 mi
Brechin
vsForfar
- House price
- £167,088 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 960.9 · 499.7
- Distance
- 10.7 mi
Brechin
vsKirriemuir
- House price
- £167,088 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 960.9 · 1161.9
- Distance
- 13.9 mi
Brechin
vsLaurencekirk
- House price
- £167,088 · £200,159
- Crime rate
- 960.9 · 4463.2
- Distance
- 9.8 mi
Alness
vsBrechin
- House price
- £210,131 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 3218.6 · 960.9
- Distance
- 89.6 mi
Alva
vsBrechin
- House price
- £165,447 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 828.3 · 960.9
- Distance
- 59.4 mi