Alness vs Ellon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 83.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ellon is about 5% cheaper on average. Ellon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ellon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alness
£210,131
Ellon
£200,159
Crime Rate
Alness
3218.6
Ellon
1330.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alness
66.0%
Ellon
73.6%
Avg Download Speed
Alness
411.7
Ellon
247
EPC Rating
Alness
53.7
Ellon
52.3
Median Income
Alness
£33,184
Ellon
£29,508
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Ellon is £200,159, which is 5% less than Alness at £210,131. The most affordable entry point in Alness is a flat at £122,118, while in Ellon it is a flat at £102,989.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Alness (£122,118 vs £102,989).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Alness prices grew faster — 132% vs 112%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Ellon (1,330.2 per 1,000) compared to Alness (3,218.6 per 1,000), a 142% difference. The most common crime category in Alness is other-crime, while in Ellon 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 ScotlandEllon has 73.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66% in Alness. Alness has 52 schools in total, while Ellon has 165.
Alness School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ellon School Inspection Breakdown
73.6% of 165 schools (149 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alness | Ellon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 165 |
| Primary | 44 | 149 |
| Secondary | 8 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 73.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alness offers faster average downloads at 411.7 Mbps, compared to 247.0 Mbps in Ellon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Alness and 72.8% in Ellon. Gigabit availability stands at 81.2% in Alness and 44.2% in Ellon.
Alness is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (412 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alness are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 53.7 (band E) versus 52.3 (band E) in Ellon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,663 in Alness and £1,739 in Ellon. 50% of homes in Alness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 28% in Ellon.
Alness has more energy-efficient housing — 50% reach band C or above, vs 28% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,184 in Alness and £29,508 in Ellon. The median age is 39.8 in Alness and 39.3 in Ellon. Employment rates stand at 70.2% in Alness and 71.7% in Ellon. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Alness versus 68.4% in Ellon.
| Indicator | Alness | Ellon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,800 | 10,200 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 39.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,184 | £29,508 |
| Employment Rate | 70.2% | 71.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 25.2% |
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