Town comparison
Annan vs Eyemouth
Which is better to live in? 76.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Annan is about 10% cheaper on average. Annan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eyemouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Eyemouth
£181,358
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Eyemouth
2028.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Eyemouth
74.6%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Eyemouth
237.5
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Eyemouth
50.3
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Eyemouth
£29,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Annan is £162,680, which is 10% less than Eyemouth at £181,358. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Eyemouth it is a flat at £107,088.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Eyemouth (£340,681 vs £247,236).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Eyemouth prices grew faster — 119% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 2,028.6 offences per 1,000 people, Annan is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Eyemouth's 2,028.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annan is other-crime, while in Eyemouth it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Annan's most common crime is other crime; in Eyemouth it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandEyemouth has 74.6% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 72% in Annan. Annan has 108 schools in total, while Eyemouth has 66.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eyemouth School Inspection Breakdown
74.6% of 66 schools (57 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Eyemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 66 |
| Primary | 93 | 57 |
| Secondary | 15 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 74.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Annan offers faster average downloads at 273.7 Mbps, compared to 237.5 Mbps in Eyemouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 86.2% in Eyemouth. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 39.6% in Eyemouth.
Annan is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (274 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Annan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.6 (band D) versus 50.3 (band E) in Eyemouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,827 in Eyemouth. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.9% in Eyemouth.
Annan has more energy-efficient housing — 41.8% reach band C or above, vs 40.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,994 in Eyemouth and £28,015 in Annan. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 38.5 in Eyemouth. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 72.4% in Eyemouth. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Annan versus 59% in Eyemouth.
| Indicator | Annan | Eyemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 3,610 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £29,994 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 72.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 59% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 18.4% |
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