Alva vs Lossiemouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 109.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alva is about 14% cheaper on average. Lossiemouth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lossiemouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alva
£165,447
Lossiemouth
£193,428
Crime Rate
Alva
828.3
Lossiemouth
812.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alva
65.2%
Lossiemouth
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alva
476.6
Lossiemouth
372.9
EPC Rating
Alva
61.2
Lossiemouth
62.5
Median Income
Alva
£27,183
Lossiemouth
£32,368
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Alva is £165,447, which is 14% less than Lossiemouth at £193,428. The most affordable entry point in Alva is a flat at £93,205, while in Lossiemouth it is a flat at £108,210.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Lossiemouth (£108,210 vs £93,205).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Lossiemouth prices grew faster — 150% vs 140%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 812.7 offences per 1,000 people, Lossiemouth is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Alva's 828.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alva is violent-crime, while in Lossiemouth it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Alva's most common crime is violent crime; in Lossiemouth it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandLossiemouth has 66% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 65.2% in Alva. Alva has 24 schools in total, while Lossiemouth has 52.
Alva School Inspection Breakdown
65.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 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 | Alva | Lossiemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 52 |
| Primary | 20 | 44 |
| Secondary | 4 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 65.2% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alva offers faster average downloads at 476.6 Mbps, compared to 372.9 Mbps in Lossiemouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Alva and 95% in Lossiemouth. Gigabit availability stands at 93.6% in Alva and 70.4% in Lossiemouth.
Alva is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (477 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 61.2 (band D) in Alva. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,519 in Alva and £1,362 in Lossiemouth. 27.3% of homes in Alva have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 44.4% in Lossiemouth.
Lossiemouth has more energy-efficient housing — 44.4% reach band C or above, vs 27.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,368 in Lossiemouth and £27,183 in Alva. The median age is 42.6 in Alva and 43.1 in Lossiemouth. Employment rates stand at 71.3% in Alva and 74.6% in Lossiemouth. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Alva versus 59.3% in Lossiemouth.
| Indicator | Alva | Lossiemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,600 | 7,870 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,183 | £32,368 |
| Employment Rate | 71.3% | 74.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.3% | 23.8% |
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