Alness vs Peebles
Which is better to live in? Distance: 147.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Peebles is about 16% cheaper on average. Peebles has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Peebles edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alness
£210,131
Peebles
£181,358
Crime Rate
Alness
3218.6
Peebles
819.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alness
66.0%
Peebles
74.6%
Avg Download Speed
Alness
411.7
Peebles
450.5
EPC Rating
Alness
53.7
Peebles
47.9
Median Income
Alness
£33,184
Peebles
£28,099
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Peebles is £181,358, which is 16% less than Alness at £210,131. The most affordable entry point in Alness is a flat at £122,118, while in Peebles it is a flat at £107,088.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Alness (£122,118 vs £107,088).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Alness prices grew faster — 132% vs 119%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Peebles (819.2 per 1,000) compared to Alness (3,218.6 per 1,000), a 293% difference. The most common crime category in Alness is other-crime, while in Peebles it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Alness's most common crime is other crime; in Peebles it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandPeebles has 74.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66% in Alness. Alness has 52 schools in total, while Peebles has 66.
Alness School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Peebles School Inspection Breakdown
74.6% of 66 schools (57 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alness | Peebles |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 52 | 66 |
| Primary | 44 | 57 |
| Secondary | 8 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 66% | 74.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Peebles offers faster average downloads at 450.5 Mbps, compared to 411.7 Mbps in Alness. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Alness and 96.4% in Peebles. Gigabit availability stands at 81.2% in Alness and 88.6% in Peebles.
Peebles is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (451 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alness are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 53.7 (band E) versus 47.9 (band E) in Peebles. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,663 in Alness and £1,702 in Peebles. 50% of homes in Alness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Peebles.
Peebles has more energy-efficient housing — 56.7% reach band C or above, vs 50% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,184 in Alness and £28,099 in Peebles. The median age is 39.8 in Alness and 37.6 in Peebles. Employment rates stand at 70.2% in Alness and 70.8% in Peebles. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Alness versus 53.4% in Peebles.
| Indicator | Alness | Peebles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,800 | 8,940 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 37.6 |
| Median Household Income | £33,184 | £28,099 |
| Employment Rate | 70.2% | 70.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 53.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 34.1% |
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