Town comparison
Annan vs Innerleithen
Which is better to live in? 44.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Annan wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Annan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Innerleithen edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Innerleithen
£181,358
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Innerleithen
2355.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Innerleithen
74.6%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Innerleithen
186
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Innerleithen
57.2
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Innerleithen
£27,298
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £162,680, Annan undercuts Innerleithen (£181,358) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Innerleithen it is a flat at £107,088.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Innerleithen (£340,681 vs £247,236).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Innerleithen prices grew faster — 119% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Annan experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,028.6 per 1,000 versus 2,355 per 1,000 in Innerleithen. The most common crime category in Annan is other-crime, while in Innerleithen it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Annan's most common crime is other crime; in Innerleithen it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandOf the 108 schools in Annan, 72% are in the top two inspection bands. In Innerleithen, which has 66 schools, the figure is 74.6%.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Innerleithen School Inspection Breakdown
74.6% of 66 schools (57 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Innerleithen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 66 |
| Primary | 93 | 57 |
| Secondary | 15 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 74.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Annan averages 273.7 Mbps – ahead of Innerleithen's 186.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 96.8% in Innerleithen. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 25.7% in Innerleithen.
Annan is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (274 vs 186 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Annan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 64.6 (D), while Innerleithen averages 57.2 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,682 in Innerleithen. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.2% in Innerleithen.
Innerleithen has more energy-efficient housing — 50.2% reach band C or above, vs 41.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,015 in Annan and £27,298 in Innerleithen. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 41.1 in Innerleithen. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Annan versus 75.4% in Innerleithen. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 72.2% in Innerleithen.
| Indicator | Annan | Innerleithen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 3,110 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £27,298 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 72.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 75.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 23.6% |
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