Area guide ·
Living in Kingswells
A snapshot of life in Kingswells, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Kingswells is a village in , Scotland with a population of 4,740. The average house price is £137,834 and the overall crime rate is 4507.4 per 1,000 residents.
Where Kingswells ranks
Population
4,740
Avg House Price
£137,834
Crime Rate
4507.4/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
67.9%
Avg Download Speed
432 Mbps
EPC Rating
D
Median Income
£34,455
Median Age
42.4
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Kingswells's detached homes (£310,291) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£99,518).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Kingswells prices have risen 57% over the last 21 years (£87,658 → £137,834).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £310,291 | £310,291 | 4889 |
| Semi-Detached | £187,388 | £187,388 | 4889 |
| Terraced | £150,830 | £150,830 | 4889 |
| Flat | £99,518 | £99,518 | 4889 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Kingswells is 4507.4 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Kingswells: other crime (20% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
67.9% of 63 schools (52 primary, 11 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 63 |
| Primary | 52 |
| Secondary | 11 |
| % Top two bands | 67.9% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotswell School | Primary | Good |
| Aberdeen Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Aberdeen School for the Deaf | Primary | Good |
| Airyhall School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Ashley Road School | Primary | Good |
| Braehead School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Bramble Brae School | Primary | Good |
| Bridge Of Don Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Brimmond School | Primary | No rating available |
| Broomhill School | Primary | Good |
| Bucksburn Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Charleston School | Primary | Good |
| Cornhill School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Countesswells School | Primary | No rating available |
| Culter School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Cults Academy | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Cults School | Primary | Good |
| Danestone School | Primary | Good |
| Dyce Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Dyce School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Fernielea School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Ferryhill School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Forehill School | Primary | No rating available |
| Gilcomstoun School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Glashieburn School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Greenbrae School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Greyhope School & Community Hub | Primary | No rating available |
| Hanover Street School | Primary | Good |
| Harlaw Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Hazlehead Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Hazlehead School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Heathryburn School | Primary | Good |
| Holy Family RC School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Hospital & Home Tuition Service | Primary | Good |
| Kaimhill School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Kingsford School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Kingswells School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Kirkhill School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Kittybrewster School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Lochside Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Loirston School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Manor Park School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Middleton Park School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Mile End School | Primary | Good |
| Milltimber School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Muirfield School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Northfield Academy | Secondary | Inadequate |
| Oldmachar Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Orchard Brae School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Quarryhill School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Riverbank School | Primary | Good |
| Scotstown School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Seaton School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Skene Square School | Primary | Good |
| St Joseph's RC School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Machar Academy | Secondary | Good |
| St Peter's RC School | Primary | Good |
| Stoneywood School | Primary | Good |
| Sunnybank School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Tullos School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Virtual School | Primary | Good |
| Westpark School | Primary | Inadequate |
| Woodside School | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kingswells averages 432 Mbps — 332% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Kingswells homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 29.6% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | D |
| Average EPC Score | 60.8 |
| % Rated C or Above | 29.6% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,282 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 4,740 |
| Median Age | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,455 |
| Employment Rate | 74.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Kingswells?
The average house price in Kingswells is £137,834 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Kingswells?
The most affordable entry point in Kingswells is a flat, with an average price of £99,518.
Is Kingswells a safe place to live?
Kingswells has a recorded crime rate of 4507.4 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 Kingswells?
Kingswells has 63 schools in total, with 67.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Kingswells?
Average broadband download speeds in Kingswells are around 432 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.3% of premises.
How big is Kingswells?
Kingswells is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 4,740.
Most compared with
How does Kingswells stack up against its neighbours?
Banchory
vsKingswells
- House price
- £200,159 · £137,834
- Crime rate
- 1794.7 · 4507.4
- Distance
- 12.3 mi
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire)
vsKingswells
- House price
- £200,159 · £137,834
- Crime rate
- 4448.5 · 4507.4
- Distance
- 4.2 mi
Inverurie
vsKingswells
- House price
- £200,159 · £137,834
- Crime rate
- 994.7 · 4507.4
- Distance
- 10.8 mi
Kemnay
vsKingswells
- House price
- £200,159 · £137,834
- Crime rate
- 3505.9 · 4507.4
- Distance
- 9.9 mi
Kingswells
vsKintore
- House price
- £137,834 · £200,159
- Crime rate
- 4507.4 · 2832.6
- Distance
- 7.1 mi
Kingswells
vsNewtonhill
- House price
- £137,834 · £200,159
- Crime rate
- 4507.4 · 4321
- Distance
- 9.1 mi