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Annan vs Inverness and Culloden

Which is better to live in? 175.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Annan 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.

MetricAnnanInverness and Culloden
Total Schools10852
Primary9344
Secondary158
% Top two bands72%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.

IndicatorAnnanInverness and Culloden
Population8,78063,220
Median Age43.840.7
Median Household Income£28,015£29,555
Employment Rate73.3%74%
Owner Occupied63.5%62.9%
Degree-Level Qualified28.2%17.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annan and Inverness And Culloden?
Annan and Inverness And Culloden are approximately 175.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annan or Inverness And Culloden?
Annan is cheaper, with an average house price of £162,680.
Is Annan or Inverness And Culloden safer?
Inverness And Culloden has the lower crime rate at 295.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annan or Inverness And Culloden?
Annan has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 72%.
Which has faster broadband, Annan or Inverness And Culloden?
Inverness And Culloden has faster average broadband at 407.8 Mbps.

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