Town comparison
Annan vs Inverness and Culloden
Which is better to live in? 175.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Annan is about 23% cheaper on average. Inverness And Culloden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Inverness and Culloden
£210,131
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Inverness and Culloden
295.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Inverness and Culloden
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Inverness and Culloden
407.8
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Inverness and Culloden
56.1
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Inverness and Culloden
£29,555
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Annan is £162,680, which is 23% less than Inverness And Culloden at £210,131. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Inverness And Culloden it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Inverness And Culloden (£122,118 vs £86,885).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Inverness And Culloden prices grew faster — 132% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWith 295.3 offences per 1,000 people, Inverness And Culloden is the safer of the two – 587% lower than Annan's 2,028.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annan is other-crime, while in Inverness And Culloden 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 ScotlandAnnan has 72% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66% in Inverness And Culloden. Annan has 108 schools in total, while Inverness And Culloden has 52.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Inverness and Culloden School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Inverness and Culloden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 52 |
| Primary | 93 | 44 |
| Secondary | 15 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Inverness And Culloden offers faster average downloads at 407.8 Mbps, compared to 273.7 Mbps in Annan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 93.7% in Inverness And Culloden. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 78.7% in Inverness And Culloden.
Inverness And Culloden is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (408 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Annan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 64.6 (band D) versus 56.1 (band D) in Inverness And Culloden. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,325 in Inverness And Culloden. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 34.1% in Inverness And Culloden.
Annan has more energy-efficient housing — 41.8% reach band C or above, vs 34.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,555 in Inverness And Culloden and £28,015 in Annan. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 40.7 in Inverness And Culloden. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 74% in Inverness And Culloden. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Annan versus 62.9% in Inverness And Culloden.
| Indicator | Annan | Inverness and Culloden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 63,220 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £29,555 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 74% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 17.9% |
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