Annan vs Wigton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annan is about 33% cheaper on average. For families, Wigton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annan
£162,680
Wigton
£242,681
Crime Rate
Annan
2028.6
Wigton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annan
72.0%
Wigton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annan
273.7
Wigton
215.7
EPC Rating
Annan
64.6
Wigton
67.1
Median Income
Annan
£28,015
Wigton
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandThe average house price in Annan is £162,680, which is 33% less than Wigton at £242,681. The most affordable entry point in Annan is a flat at £86,885, while in Wigton it is a flat at £63,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Annan (£86,885 vs £63,250).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annan prices grew faster — 92% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime rate data is not available for both Annan and Wigton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandWigton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 72% in Annan. Annan has 108 schools in total, while Wigton has 4.
Annan School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annan | Wigton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 108 | 4 |
| Primary | 93 | 3 |
| Secondary | 15 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 72% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Annan offers faster average downloads at 273.7 Mbps, compared to 215.7 Mbps in Wigton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Annan and 75.3% in Wigton. Gigabit availability stands at 47.4% in Annan and 36.3% in Wigton.
Annan is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (274 vs 216 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Wigton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.1 (band C) versus 64.6 (band D) in Annan. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,360 in Annan and £1,556 in Wigton. 41.8% of homes in Annan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Wigton.
Wigton has more energy-efficient housing — 48.8% reach band C or above, vs 41.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Wigton and £28,015 in Annan. The median age is 43.8 in Annan and 47.4 in Wigton. Employment rates stand at 73.3% in Annan and 56.3% in Wigton. Owner-occupancy is 63.5% in Annan versus 70.1% in Wigton.
| Indicator | Annan | Wigton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,780 | 5,396 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,015 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 73.3% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 29.7% |
Location
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