Annan vs Lossiemouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 188.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annan is about 16% cheaper on average. Lossiemouth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annan edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Lossiemouth
£193,428
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Lossiemouth
812.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Lossiemouth
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Lossiemouth
372.9
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Lossiemouth
62.5
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Lossiemouth
£32,368
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Annan is £162,680, which is 16% less than Lossiemouth at £193,428. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Lossiemouth it is a flat at £108,210.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Lossiemouth (£108,210 vs £86,885).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Lossiemouth prices grew faster — 150% vs 92%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Lossiemouth (812.7 per 1,000) compared to Annan (2,028.6 per 1,000), a 150% difference. The most common crime category in Annan is other-crime, while in Lossiemouth 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 Lossiemouth. Annan has 108 schools in total, while Lossiemouth has 52.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lossiemouth School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Lossiemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 52 |
| Primary | 93 | 44 |
| Secondary | 15 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lossiemouth offers faster average downloads at 372.9 Mbps, compared to 273.7 Mbps in Annan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 95% in Lossiemouth. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 70.4% in Lossiemouth.
Lossiemouth is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (373 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 62.5 (band D) in Lossiemouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,362 in Lossiemouth. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 44.4% in Lossiemouth.
Lossiemouth has more energy-efficient housing — 44.4% reach band C or above, vs 41.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,368 in Lossiemouth and £28,015 in Annan. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 43.1 in Lossiemouth. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 74.6% in Lossiemouth. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Annan versus 59.3% in Lossiemouth.
| Indicator | Annan | Lossiemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 7,870 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £32,368 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 74.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 23.8% |
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