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Living in Kinross

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

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At a glance

Kinross is a village in , Scotland with a population of 5,120. The average house price is £223,039 and the overall crime rate is 2027.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kinross ranks

Population

5,120

Avg House Price

£223,039

Crime Rate

2027.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

84.9%

Avg Download Speed

321 Mbps

EPC Rating

D

Median Income

£30,194

Median Age

43

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Kinross's detached homes (£375,276) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£124,493).

Price Trend (23 Years)

Kinross prices have risen 128% over the last 21 years (£97,657 → £223,039).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£375,276£375,2763061
Semi-Detached£234,678£234,6783061
Terraced£185,708£185,7083061
Flat£124,493£124,4933061

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Kinross is 2027.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Kinross: other crime (23% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools77
Primary67
Secondary10
% Top two bands84.9%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Abernethy Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Abernyte Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Aberuthven Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Alyth Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Arngask Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Auchtergaven Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Balbeggie Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Bertha Park High SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
Blackford Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Blair Atholl Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Blairgowrie High SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Braco Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Breadalbane AcademySecondaryOutstanding
Burrelton Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Cleish Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Collace Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Comrie Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Coupar Angus Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Craigie Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Crieff High SchoolSecondaryGood
Crieff Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Dunbarney Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Dunning Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Errol Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Fairview SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Forgandenny Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Fossoway Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Glendelvine Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Glenlyon Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Goodlyburn Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Grandtully Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Guildtown Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Inch View Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Inchture Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Invergowrie Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Kenmore Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Kettins Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Kinloch Rannoch Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Kinnoull Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Kinross High SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
Kinross Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Kirkmichael Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Letham Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Logiealmond Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Logierait Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Longforgan Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Luncarty Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Madderty Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Meigle Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Methven Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Milnathort Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Moncreiffe Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Murthly Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Muthill Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Newhill Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Oakbank Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Our Lady's RC Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Perth AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
Perth Grammar SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Perth High SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Pitcairn Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Pitlochry High SchoolSecondaryGood
Portmoak Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Rattray Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Riverside Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Robert Douglas Memorial Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Royal School Of Dunkeld Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Ruthvenfield Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Dominic's RC Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St John's RC AcademySecondaryOutstanding
St Madoes Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Ninian's Episcopal Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
St Stephen's RC Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Stanley Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
The Community School of AuchterarderPrimaryGood
Tulloch Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Viewlands Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Kinross averages 321 Mbps — 221% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Kinross homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 43.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingD
Average EPC Score62.2
% Rated C or Above43.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,449

Demographics & Economy

Population5,120
Median Age43
Median Household Income£30,194
Employment Rate73.2%
Owner Occupied60.1%
Degree-Level Qualified25.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kinross?
The average house price in Kinross is £223,039 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Kinross?
The most affordable entry point in Kinross is a flat, with an average price of £124,493.
Is Kinross a safe place to live?
Kinross has a recorded crime rate of 2027.3 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 Kinross?
Kinross has 77 schools in total, with 84.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Kinross?
Average broadband download speeds in Kinross are around 321 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.4% of premises.
How big is Kinross?
Kinross is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 5,120.

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