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Living in Inverness and Culloden
A snapshot of life in Inverness and Culloden, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Inverness and Culloden is a town in , Scotland with a population of 63,220. The average house price is £210,131 and the overall crime rate is 295.3 per 1,000 residents.
Where Inverness and Culloden ranks
Population
63,220
Avg House Price
£210,131
Crime Rate
295.3/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
66%
Avg Download Speed
408 Mbps
EPC Rating
D
Median Income
£29,555
Median Age
40.7
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Inverness And Culloden's detached homes (£322,105) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£122,118).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Inverness And Culloden prices have risen 132% over the last 21 years (£90,730 → £210,131).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £322,105 | £322,105 | 4198 |
| Semi-Detached | £201,728 | £201,728 | 4198 |
| Terraced | £163,516 | £163,516 | 4198 |
| Flat | £122,118 | £122,118 | 4198 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Inverness and Culloden is 295.3 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Inverness And Culloden: other crime (27% 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
Inverness And Culloden averages 408 Mbps — 308% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Inverness And Culloden homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 34.1% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | D |
| Average EPC Score | 56.1 |
| % Rated C or Above | 34.1% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,325 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 63,220 |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,555 |
| Employment Rate | 74% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 17.9% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Inverness And Culloden?
The average house price in Inverness And Culloden is £210,131 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Inverness And Culloden?
The most affordable entry point in Inverness And Culloden is a flat, with an average price of £122,118.
Is Inverness And Culloden a safe place to live?
Inverness And Culloden has a recorded crime rate of 295.3 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 Inverness And Culloden?
Inverness And Culloden has 52 schools in total, with 66% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Inverness And Culloden?
Average broadband download speeds in Inverness And Culloden are around 408 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.7% of premises.
How big is Inverness And Culloden?
Inverness And Culloden is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 63,220.
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- Distance
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