Annan vs Lockerbie
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annan is about 0% cheaper on average. Annan has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Lockerbie
£162,680
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Lockerbie
4200.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Lockerbie
72.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Lockerbie
205.2
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Lockerbie
50.3
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Lockerbie
£31,075
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Annan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £162,680 versus £162,680 in Lockerbie. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Lockerbie 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 ScotlandWith 2,028.6 offences per 1,000 people, Annan is the safer of the two – 107% lower than Lockerbie's 4,200.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annan is other-crime, while in Lockerbie 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 ScotlandSchool quality favours Annan: 72% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 72% in Lockerbie.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lockerbie School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Lockerbie |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 108 |
| Primary | 93 | 93 |
| Secondary | 15 | 15 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 72% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annan enjoy 273.7 Mbps on average, while Lockerbie lags behind at 205.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 83.6% in Lockerbie. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 32.4% in Lockerbie.
Annan is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (274 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Annan is band D (score 64.6), ahead of Lockerbie's band E (score 50.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,570 in Lockerbie. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 25.2% in Lockerbie.
Annan has more energy-efficient housing — 41.8% reach band C or above, vs 25.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annan has a population of 8,780 while Lockerbie has 4,240. Median household income is £31,075 in Lockerbie and £28,015 in Annan. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 38.5 in Lockerbie. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 73.9% in Lockerbie.
| Indicator | Annan | Lockerbie |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 4,240 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £31,075 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 73.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 26.2% |
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