Alness vs Lossiemouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 35.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lossiemouth offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Lossiemouth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alness
£210,131
Lossiemouth
£193,428
Crime Rate
Alness
3218.6
Lossiemouth
812.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alness
66.0%
Lossiemouth
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alness
411.7
Lossiemouth
372.9
EPC Rating
Alness
53.7
Lossiemouth
62.5
Median Income
Alness
£33,184
Lossiemouth
£32,368
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Lossiemouth is £193,428, which is 9% less than Alness at £210,131. The most affordable entry point in Alness is a flat at £122,118, while in Lossiemouth it is a flat at £108,210.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Alness (£122,118 vs £108,210).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Lossiemouth prices grew faster — 150% vs 132%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 812.7 offences per 1,000 people, Lossiemouth is the safer of the two – 296% lower than Alness's 3,218.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alness is other-crime, while in Lossiemouth 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 ScotlandAlness has 66% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66% in Lossiemouth. Alness has 52 schools in total, while Lossiemouth has 52.
Alness School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lossiemouth School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alness | Lossiemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 52 |
| Primary | 44 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alness offers faster average downloads at 411.7 Mbps, compared to 372.9 Mbps in Lossiemouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Alness and 95% in Lossiemouth. Gigabit availability stands at 81.2% in Alness and 70.4% in Lossiemouth.
Alness is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (412 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lossiemouth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 62.5 (band D) versus 53.7 (band E) in Alness. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,663 in Alness and £1,362 in Lossiemouth. 50% of homes in Alness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 44.4% in Lossiemouth.
Alness has more energy-efficient housing — 50% reach band C or above, vs 44.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,184 in Alness and £32,368 in Lossiemouth. The median age is 39.8 in Alness and 43.1 in Lossiemouth. Employment rates stand at 70.2% in Alness and 74.6% in Lossiemouth. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Alness versus 59.3% in Lossiemouth.
| Indicator | Alness | Lossiemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,800 | 7,870 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,184 | £32,368 |
| Employment Rate | 70.2% | 74.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 23.8% |
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