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Living in Forfar

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

At a glance

Forfar is a village in , Scotland with a population of 14,230. The average house price is £167,088 and the overall crime rate is 499.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Forfar ranks

Population

14,230

Avg House Price

£167,088

Crime Rate

499.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

91.1%

Avg Download Speed

250 Mbps

EPC Rating

D

Median Income

£35,507

Median Age

42.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Forfar's detached homes (£290,784) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£94,981).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Forfar prices have risen 127% over the last 21 years (£73,516 → £167,088).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£290,784£290,7842162
Semi-Detached£188,195£188,1952162
Terraced£140,384£140,3842162
Flat£94,981£94,9812162

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Forfar is 499.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Forfar: 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 Schools59
Primary51
Secondary8
% Top two bands91.1%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Aberlemno Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Airlie Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Andover Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Arbirlot Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Arbroath AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
Arbroath High SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Auchterhouse Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Birkhill Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Borrowfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Brechin High SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Burnside Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Carlogie Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Carmyllie Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Carnoustie High SchoolSecondaryGood
Colliston Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Cortachy Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Eassie Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Edzell Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Ferryden Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Forfar AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Friockheim Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Glamis Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Grange Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Hayshead Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Inverarity Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Inverbrothock Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Inverkeilor Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Isla Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Ladyloan Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Langlands Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Letham Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Liff Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Lochside Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Maisondieu Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Mattocks Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Monifieth High SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Monikie Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Montrose AcademySecondaryInadequate
Muirfield Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Murroes Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Newbigging Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Newtyle Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Northmuir Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Rosemount Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Seaview Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Southesk Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Southmuir Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Margaret's RC Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Thomas' RC Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Stracathro Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Strathmartine Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Strathmore Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Tannadice Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Tealing Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Timmergreens Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Warddykes Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Webster's High SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Whitehills Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Forfar averages 250 Mbps — 150% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Forfar homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 53.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingD
Average EPC Score61.7
% Rated C or Above53.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,393

Demographics & Economy

Population14,230
Median Age42.7
Median Household Income£35,507
Employment Rate74.9%
Owner Occupied46%
Degree-Level Qualified33%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Forfar?
The average house price in Forfar is £167,088 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Forfar?
The most affordable entry point in Forfar is a flat, with an average price of £94,981.
Is Forfar a safe place to live?
Forfar has a recorded crime rate of 499.7 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 Forfar?
Forfar 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 Forfar?
Average broadband download speeds in Forfar are around 250 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 69.6% of premises.
How big is Forfar?
Forfar is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 14,230.

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