Alness vs Conon Bridge and Maryburgh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Alness wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Alness has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alness
£210,131
Conon Bridge and Maryburgh
£210,131
Crime Rate
Alness
3218.6
Conon Bridge and Maryburgh
5945.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alness
66.0%
Conon Bridge and Maryburgh
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alness
411.7
Conon Bridge and Maryburgh
140
EPC Rating
Alness
53.7
Conon Bridge and Maryburgh
47.5
Median Income
Alness
£33,184
Conon Bridge and Maryburgh
£28,407
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh commands an average of £210,131, compared with £210,131 in Alness – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Alness is a flat at £122,118, while in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Alness (£322,105 vs £322,105).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Alness prices grew faster — 132% vs 132%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Alness experience less crime overall, with a rate of 3,218.6 per 1,000 versus 5,945.2 per 1,000 in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh. The most common crime category in Alness is other-crime, while in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Alness, where 66% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66% in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh. There are 52 schools in Alness and 52 in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh.
Alness School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Conon Bridge and Maryburgh School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alness | Conon Bridge and Maryburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 52 |
| Primary | 44 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 411.7 Mbps in Alness and 140.0 Mbps in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Alness and 68.1% in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh. Gigabit availability stands at 81.2% in Alness and 19.6% in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh.
Alness is the faster of the two by 194% on average download speed (412 vs 140 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alness leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 53.7 (E), while Conon Bridge And Maryburgh averages 47.5 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,663 in Alness and £1,425 in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh. 50% of homes in Alness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34% in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh.
Alness has more energy-efficient housing — 50% reach band C or above, vs 34% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,184 in Alness and £28,407 in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh. The median age is 39.8 in Alness and 37.5 in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Alness versus 64.6% in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh. Employment rates stand at 70.2% in Alness and 76.4% in Conon Bridge And Maryburgh.
| Indicator | Alness | Conon Bridge and Maryburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,800 | 3,140 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 37.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,184 | £28,407 |
| Employment Rate | 70.2% | 76.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 32.9% |
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