Annan vs Buckie
Which is better to live in? Distance: 185.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Annan wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Buckie has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Buckie
£193,428
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Buckie
730.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Buckie
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Buckie
303.1
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Buckie
61.4
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Buckie
£32,719
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Buckie commands an average of £193,428, compared with £162,680 in Annan – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Buckie it is a flat at £108,210.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Buckie (£108,210 vs £86,885).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Buckie prices grew faster — 150% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Buckie experience less crime overall, with a rate of 730.1 per 1,000 versus 2,028.6 per 1,000 in Annan. The most common crime category in Annan is other-crime, while in Buckie 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Annan, where 72% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66% in Buckie. There are 108 schools in Annan and 52 in Buckie.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buckie School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Buckie |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 52 |
| Primary | 93 | 44 |
| Secondary | 15 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 303.1 Mbps in Buckie and 273.7 Mbps in Annan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 84.6% in Buckie. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 55.5% in Buckie.
Buckie is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (303 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Annan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 64.6 (D), while Buckie averages 61.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,538 in Buckie. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.7% in Buckie.
Buckie has more energy-efficient housing — 52.7% reach band C or above, vs 41.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,719 in Buckie and £28,015 in Annan. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 42.7 in Buckie. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Annan versus 68.8% in Buckie. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 65.6% in Buckie.
| Indicator | Annan | Buckie |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 8,760 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £32,719 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 65.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 38.2% |
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