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Living in Elgin

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

At a glance

Elgin is a town in , Scotland with a population of 24,760. The average house price is £193,428 and the overall crime rate is 258.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Elgin ranks

Population

24,760

Avg House Price

£193,428

Crime Rate

258.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

66%

Avg Download Speed

364 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,262

Median Age

43.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (23 Years)

Elgin 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 Elgin is 258.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Elgin: 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

Elgin averages 364 Mbps — 264% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Elgin homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 39.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	63.6
% Rated C or Above	39.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,390

Demographics & Economy

Population	24,760
Median Age	43.5
Median Household Income	£32,262
Employment Rate	77%
Owner Occupied	57.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Elgin?

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

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

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

Is Elgin a safe place to live?

Elgin has a recorded crime rate of 258.3 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 Elgin?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Elgin?

Average broadband download speeds in Elgin are around 364 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.6% of premises.

How big is Elgin?

Elgin is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 24,760.

Most compared with

How does Elgin stack up against its neighbours?

Buckie

Elgin

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

Elgin

Forres

House price: £193,428 · £193,428
Crime rate: 258.3 · 633.3
Distance: 11.7 mi

Elgin

Lossiemouth

House price: £193,428 · £193,428
Crime rate: 258.3 · 812.7
Distance: 4.9 mi

Alness

Elgin

House price: £210,131 · £193,428
Crime rate: 3218.6 · 258.3
Distance: 35.2 mi

Alva

Elgin

House price: £165,447 · £193,428
Crime rate: 828.3 · 258.3
Distance: 104.9 mi

Annan

Elgin

House price: £162,680 · £193,428
Crime rate: 2028.6 · 258.3
Distance: 183.7 mi

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