Arbroath vs Wick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 130.9 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
Wick
£210,131
Crime Rate
Arbroath
297.0
Wick
2651.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arbroath
91.1%
Wick
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arbroath
280.8
Wick
124.4
EPC Rating
Arbroath
57.4
Wick
61.3
Median Income
Arbroath
£35,996
Wick
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Wick 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 Wick it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Wick (£122,118 vs £94,981).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Wick prices grew faster — 132% vs 127%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandArbroath has a crime rate of 297 per 1,000 residents, which is 793% lower than Wick at 2,651.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arbroath is other-crime, while in Wick 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 75% in Wick. There are 59 schools in Arbroath and 22 in Wick.
Arbroath School Inspection Breakdown
91.1% of 59 schools (51 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wick School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 22 schools (18 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arbroath | Wick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 59 | 22 |
| Primary | 51 | 18 |
| Secondary | 8 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 91.1% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 280.8 Mbps in Arbroath and 124.4 Mbps in Wick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Arbroath and 88.4% in Wick. Gigabit availability stands at 49.9% in Arbroath and 12.3% in Wick.
Arbroath is the faster of the two by 126% on average download speed (281 vs 124 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.3 (D), while Arbroath averages 57.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,445 in Arbroath and £1,284 in Wick. 40.4% of homes in Arbroath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.7% in Wick.
Wick has more energy-efficient housing — 40.7% reach band C or above, vs 40.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,996 in Arbroath and £31,674 in Wick. The median age is 41.2 in Arbroath and 42.6 in Wick. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Arbroath versus 61.5% in Wick. Employment rates stand at 75.3% in Arbroath and 75.1% in Wick.
| Indicator | Arbroath | Wick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,940 | 7,040 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,996 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 75.3% | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 36% |
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