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Living in Dundee

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

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At a glance

Dundee is a city in , Scotland with a population of 158,200. The average house price is £139,483 and the overall crime rate is 107.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Dundee ranks

Population

158,200

Avg House Price

£139,483

Crime Rate

107.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

466 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£25,772

Median Age

44.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Dundee's detached homes (£299,028) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£98,372).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Dundee prices have risen 118% over the last 21 years (£63,962 → £139,483).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£299,028	£299,028	2696
Semi-Detached	£181,290	£181,290	2696
Terraced	£141,769	£141,769	2696
Flat	£98,372	£98,372	2696

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Dundee is 107.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Dundee: other crime (18% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	43
Primary	35
Secondary	8
% Top two bands	66.7%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Ancrum Road Primary School	Primary	Good
Ardler Primary School	Primary	Good
Baldragon Academy	Secondary	Inadequate
Ballumbie Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Barnhill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Blackness Primary School	Primary	Good
Braeview Academy	Secondary	Good
Camperdown Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Claypotts Castle Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Clepington Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Craigie High School	Secondary	Requires improvement
Craigiebarns Primary School	Primary	Good
Craigowl Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Dens Road Primary School	Primary	Good
Downfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Eastern Primary School	Primary	Good
Fintry Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Forthill Primary School	Primary	Good
Glebelands Primary School	Primary	Good
Grove Academy	Secondary	Outstanding
Harris Academy	Secondary	No rating available
Kingspark School	Primary	Requires improvement
Longhaugh Primary	Primary	Good
Mill Of Mains Primary School	Primary	Good
Morgan Academy	Secondary	Good
Off-site Education Service	Primary	Requires improvement
Our Lady's RC Primary School	Primary	Good
Rosebank Primary School	Primary	Good
Rowantree Primary School	Primary	Inadequate
Sidlaw View Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Andrew's RC Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Clement's RC Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Fergus' RC Primary School	Primary	Good
St Francis RC Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St John's RC High School	Secondary	Requires improvement
St Joseph's RC Primary School	Primary	Good
St Mary's RC Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Ninian's RC Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
St Paul's RC Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
St Peter & Paul RC School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Pius' RC Primary School	Primary	Good
Tayview Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Victoria Park Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Dundee averages 466 Mbps — 366% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Dundee homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 61.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	67
% Rated C or Above	61.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,547

Demographics & Economy

Population	158,200
Median Age	44.8
Median Household Income	£25,772
Employment Rate	70.5%
Owner Occupied	59.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Dundee?

The average house price in Dundee is £139,483 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Dundee is a flat, with an average price of £98,372.

Is Dundee a safe place to live?

Dundee has a recorded crime rate of 107.4 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 Dundee?

Dundee has 43 schools in total, with 66.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Dundee?

Average broadband download speeds in Dundee are around 466 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.2% of premises.

How big is Dundee?

Dundee is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 158,200.

Most compared with

How does Dundee stack up against its neighbours?

Carnoustie

Dundee

House price: £167,088 · £139,483
Crime rate: 626 · 107.4
Distance: 9.2 mi

Cupar

Dundee

House price: £170,439 · £139,483
Crime rate: 3259.9 · 107.4
Distance: 11.1 mi

Dundee

Forfar

House price: £139,483 · £167,088
Crime rate: 107.4 · 499.7
Distance: 11.8 mi

Dundee

Kirriemuir

House price: £139,483 · £167,088
Crime rate: 107.4 · 1161.9
Distance: 13.9 mi

Dundee

Leuchars and Guardbridge

House price: £139,483 · £170,439
Crime rate: 107.4 · 9515.9
Distance: 7.2 mi

Dundee

Newport-on-Tay and Wormit

House price: £139,483 · £170,439
Crime rate: 107.4 · 6822.3
Distance: 2.9 mi

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