Alness vs Invergordon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Alness is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Alness has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alness
£210,131
Invergordon
£210,131
Crime Rate
Alness
3218.6
Invergordon
4690.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alness
66.0%
Invergordon
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alness
411.7
Invergordon
404.1
EPC Rating
Alness
53.7
Invergordon
60.6
Median Income
Alness
£33,184
Invergordon
£29,314
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £210,131, Alness undercuts Invergordon (£210,131) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alness is a flat at £122,118, while in Invergordon 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 ScotlandAlness has a crime rate of 3,218.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46% lower than Invergordon at 4,690.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alness is other-crime, while in Invergordon 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 ScotlandOf the 52 schools in Alness, 66% are in the top two inspection bands. In Invergordon, which has 52 schools, the figure is 66%.
Alness School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Invergordon School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alness | Invergordon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 52 |
| Primary | 44 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Alness averages 411.7 Mbps – ahead of Invergordon's 404.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Alness and 86.1% in Invergordon. Gigabit availability stands at 81.2% in Alness and 79.2% in Invergordon.
Alness is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (412 vs 404 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Invergordon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 60.6 (D), while Alness averages 53.7 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,663 in Alness and £1,463 in Invergordon. 50% of homes in Alness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.7% in Invergordon.
Alness has more energy-efficient housing — 50% reach band C or above, vs 34.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,184 in Alness and £29,314 in Invergordon. The median age is 39.8 in Alness and 42.4 in Invergordon. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Alness versus 64.8% in Invergordon. Employment rates stand at 70.2% in Alness and 73.3% in Invergordon.
| Indicator | Alness | Invergordon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,800 | 3,980 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,184 | £29,314 |
| Employment Rate | 70.2% | 73.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 29.6% |
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