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Living in Buckie

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

At a glance

Buckie is a village in , Scotland with a population of 8,760. The average house price is £193,428 and the overall crime rate is 730.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Buckie ranks

Population

8,760

Avg House Price

£193,428

Crime Rate

730.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66%

Avg Download Speed

303 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,719

Median Age

42.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Buckie's detached homes (£297,544) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£108,210).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Buckie prices have risen 150% over the last 21 years (£77,525 → £193,428).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£297,544	£297,544	1791
Semi-Detached	£189,513	£189,513	1791
Terraced	£150,536	£150,536	1791
Flat	£108,210	£108,210	1791

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Buckie is 730.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Buckie: other crime (21% 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

Buckie averages 303 Mbps — 203% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Buckie homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 52.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	61.4
% Rated C or Above	52.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,538

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,760
Median Age	42.7
Median Household Income	£32,719
Employment Rate	65.6%
Owner Occupied	68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	38.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Buckie?

The average house price in Buckie is £193,428 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Buckie is a flat, with an average price of £108,210.

Is Buckie a safe place to live?

Buckie has a recorded crime rate of 730.1 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 Buckie?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Buckie?

Average broadband download speeds in Buckie are around 303 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.6% of premises.

How big is Buckie?

Buckie is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 8,760.

Most compared with

How does Buckie stack up against its neighbours?

Buckie

Elgin

House price: £193,428 · £193,428
Crime rate: 730.1 · 258.3
Distance: 12.9 mi

Buckie

Keith

House price: £193,428 · £193,428
Crime rate: 730.1 · 1363.8
Distance: 9.2 mi

Buckie

Lossiemouth

House price: £193,428 · £193,428
Crime rate: 730.1 · 812.7
Distance: 12.5 mi

Alness

Buckie

House price: £210,131 · £193,428
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 730.1
Distance: 47.7 mi

Alva

Buckie

House price: £165,447 · £193,428
Crime rate: 828.3 · 730.1
Distance: 109.8 mi

Annan

Buckie

House price: £162,680 · £193,428
Crime rate: 2028.6 · 730.1
Distance: 185.8 mi

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