Arbroath vs Aviemore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 64.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Arbroath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Arbroath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arbroath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arbroath
£167,088
Aviemore
£210,131
Crime Rate
Arbroath
297.0
Aviemore
5761.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arbroath
91.1%
Aviemore
66.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arbroath
280.8
Aviemore
403.5
EPC Rating
Arbroath
57.4
Aviemore
53
Median Income
Arbroath
£35,996
Aviemore
£31,800
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Aviemore commands an average of £210,131, compared with £167,088 in Arbroath – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Arbroath is a flat at £94,981, while in Aviemore it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Aviemore (£122,118 vs £94,981).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Aviemore prices grew faster — 132% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandArbroath has a crime rate of 297 per 1,000 residents, which is 1840% lower than Aviemore at 5,761.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arbroath is other-crime, while in Aviemore 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 ScotlandFamilies may prefer Arbroath, where 91.1% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66% in Aviemore. There are 59 schools in Arbroath and 52 in Aviemore.
Arbroath School Inspection Breakdown
91.1% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Aviemore School Inspection Breakdown
66% of 52 schools (44 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arbroath | Aviemore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 52 |
| Primary | 51 | 44 |
| Secondary | 8 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 91.1% | 66% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 403.5 Mbps in Aviemore and 280.8 Mbps in Arbroath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Arbroath and 88.8% in Aviemore. Gigabit availability stands at 49.9% in Arbroath and 78.8% in Aviemore.
Aviemore is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (404 vs 281 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Arbroath, scoring 57.4 on average (band D) compared to 53 (band E) in Aviemore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,445 in Arbroath and £1,417 in Aviemore. 40.4% of homes in Arbroath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.1% in Aviemore.
Aviemore has more energy-efficient housing — 56.1% reach band C or above, vs 40.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,996 in Arbroath and £31,800 in Aviemore. The median age is 41.2 in Arbroath and 39.5 in Aviemore. Employment rates stand at 75.3% in Arbroath and 80.8% in Aviemore. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Arbroath versus 63.6% in Aviemore. Arbroath has a population of 23,940 and Aviemore has 3,240.
| Indicator | Arbroath | Aviemore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,940 | 3,240 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,996 | £31,800 |
| Employment Rate | 75.3% | 80.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31% |
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