Armadale vs Eyemouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 62.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Eyemouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Armadale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Eyemouth
£181,358
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Eyemouth
2028.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Eyemouth
74.6%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Eyemouth
237.5
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Eyemouth
50.3
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Eyemouth
£29,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Armadale commands an average of £217,827, compared with £181,358 in Eyemouth – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Eyemouth it is a flat at £107,088.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Armadale (£390,835 vs £340,681).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Armadale prices grew faster — 142% vs 119%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandArmadale has a crime rate of 1,158.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75% lower than Eyemouth at 2,028.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Eyemouth it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandFamilies may prefer Armadale, where 91.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 74.6% in Eyemouth. There are 86 schools in Armadale and 66 in Eyemouth.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eyemouth School Inspection Breakdown
74.6% of 66 schools (57 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Eyemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 66 |
| Primary | 73 | 57 |
| Secondary | 13 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 74.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.7 Mbps in Armadale and 237.5 Mbps in Eyemouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 86.2% in Eyemouth. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 39.6% in Eyemouth.
Armadale is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (410 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Armadale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (D), while Eyemouth averages 50.3 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,827 in Eyemouth. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.9% in Eyemouth.
Armadale has more energy-efficient housing — 44.6% reach band C or above, vs 40.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,942 in Armadale and £29,994 in Eyemouth. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 38.5 in Eyemouth. Owner-occupancy is 57.4% in Armadale versus 59% in Eyemouth. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 72.4% in Eyemouth.
| Indicator | Armadale | Eyemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 3,610 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £29,994 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 72.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 59% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 18.4% |
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