Town comparison
Annan vs Locharbriggs
Which is better to live in? 14.9 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 0% gap. Annan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Locharbriggs
£162,680
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Locharbriggs
3055.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Locharbriggs
72.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Locharbriggs
290.2
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Locharbriggs
60.5
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Locharbriggs
£29,743
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandAt £162,680, Annan undercuts Locharbriggs (£162,680) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Locharbriggs it is a flat at £86,885.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Annan (£247,236 vs £247,236).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Annan prices grew faster — 92% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandResidents of Annan experience less crime overall, with a rate of 2,028.6 per 1,000 versus 3,055.1 per 1,000 in Locharbriggs. The most common crime category in Annan is other-crime, while in Locharbriggs 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 ScotlandOf the 108 schools in Annan, 72% are in the top two inspection bands. In Locharbriggs, which has 108 schools, the figure is 72%.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Locharbriggs School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Locharbriggs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 108 |
| Primary | 93 | 93 |
| Secondary | 15 | 15 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 72% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Locharbriggs averages 290.2 Mbps – ahead of Annan's 273.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 95.1% in Locharbriggs. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 50.7% in Locharbriggs.
Locharbriggs is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (290 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Annan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 64.6 (D), while Locharbriggs averages 60.5 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,644 in Locharbriggs. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.3% in Locharbriggs.
Locharbriggs has more energy-efficient housing — 52.3% reach band C or above, vs 41.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,743 in Locharbriggs and £28,015 in Annan. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 42.3 in Locharbriggs. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Annan versus 57% in Locharbriggs. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 69.5% in Locharbriggs.
| Indicator | Annan | Locharbriggs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 5,830 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £29,743 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 69.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 22.6% |
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