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Living in Kirriemuir
A snapshot of life in Kirriemuir, Scotland — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Kirriemuir is a village in , Scotland with a population of 6,120. The average house price is £167,088 and the overall crime rate is 1161.9 per 1,000 residents.
Where Kirriemuir ranks
Population
6,120
Avg House Price
£167,088
Crime Rate
1161.9/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
91.1%
Avg Download Speed
250 Mbps
EPC Rating
D
Median Income
£26,925
Median Age
42.4
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Kirriemuir's detached homes (£290,784) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£94,981).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Kirriemuir prices have risen 127% over the last 21 years (£73,516 → £167,088).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £290,784 | £290,784 | 2162 |
| Semi-Detached | £188,195 | £188,195 | 2162 |
| Terraced | £140,384 | £140,384 | 2162 |
| Flat | £94,981 | £94,981 | 2162 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Kirriemuir is 1161.9 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Kirriemuir: 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 Schools | 59 |
| Primary | 51 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 91.1% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Aberlemno Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Airlie Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Andover Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Arbirlot Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Arbroath Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Arbroath High School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Auchterhouse Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Birkhill Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Borrowfield Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Brechin High School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Burnside Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Carlogie Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Carmyllie Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Carnoustie High School | Secondary | Good |
| Colliston Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Cortachy Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Eassie Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Edzell Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Ferryden Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Forfar Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Friockheim Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Glamis Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Hayshead Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Inverarity Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Inverbrothock Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Inverkeilor Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Isla Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Ladyloan Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Langlands Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Letham Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Liff Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Lochside Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Maisondieu Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Mattocks Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Monifieth High School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Monikie Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Montrose Academy | Secondary | Inadequate |
| Muirfield Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Murroes Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Newbigging Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Newtyle Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Northmuir Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Rosemount Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Seaview Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Southesk Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Southmuir Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| St Margaret's RC Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Thomas' RC Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Stracathro Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Strathmartine Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Strathmore Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Tannadice Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Tealing Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Timmergreens Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Warddykes Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Webster's High School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Whitehills Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kirriemuir averages 250 Mbps — 150% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Kirriemuir homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 47.6% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | D |
| Average EPC Score | 60.8 |
| % Rated C or Above | 47.6% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,312 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 6,120 |
| Median Age | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £26,925 |
| Employment Rate | 76% |
| Owner Occupied | 52.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Kirriemuir?
The average house price in Kirriemuir is £167,088 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Kirriemuir?
The most affordable entry point in Kirriemuir is a flat, with an average price of £94,981.
Is Kirriemuir a safe place to live?
Kirriemuir has a recorded crime rate of 1161.9 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 Kirriemuir?
Kirriemuir 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 Kirriemuir?
Average broadband download speeds in Kirriemuir are around 250 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 69.6% of premises.
How big is Kirriemuir?
Kirriemuir is a UK settlement with a population of approximately 6,120.
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How does Kirriemuir stack up against its neighbours?
Blairgowrie
vsKirriemuir
- House price
- £223,039 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 1150.8 · 1161.9
- Distance
- 13.8 mi
Brechin
vsKirriemuir
- House price
- £167,088 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 960.9 · 1161.9
- Distance
- 13.9 mi
Dundee
vsKirriemuir
- House price
- £139,483 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 107.4 · 1161.9
- Distance
- 13.9 mi
Forfar
vsKirriemuir
- House price
- £167,088 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 499.7 · 1161.9
- Distance
- 5.0 mi
Alness
vsKirriemuir
- House price
- £210,131 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 3218.6 · 1161.9
- Distance
- 84.7 mi
Alva
vsKirriemuir
- House price
- £165,447 · £167,088
- Crime rate
- 828.3 · 1161.9
- Distance
- 47.3 mi