Armadale vs Fort William
Which is better to live in? Distance: 83.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fort William is about 4% cheaper on average. Armadale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Armadale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armadale
£217,827
Fort William
£210,131
Crime Rate
Armadale
1158.2
Fort William
1805.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armadale
91.5%
Fort William
71.8%
Avg Download Speed
Armadale
409.7
Fort William
110.5
EPC Rating
Armadale
68.9
Fort William
59.4
Median Income
Armadale
£31,942
Fort William
£35,599
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandBuyers will find Fort William more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £210,131 versus £217,827 in Armadale. The most affordable entry point in Armadale is a flat at £123,221, while in Fort William it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Armadale (£390,835 vs £322,105).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Armadale prices grew faster — 142% vs 132%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrime is lower in Armadale (1,158.2 per 1,000) compared to Fort William (1,805.4 per 1,000), a 56% difference. The most common crime category in Armadale is violent-crime, while in Fort William it is other-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Armadale's most common crime is violent crime; in Fort William it's other crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in ScotlandSchool quality favours Armadale: 91.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 71.8% in Fort William.
Armadale School Inspection Breakdown
91.5% of 86 schools (73 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fort William School Inspection Breakdown
71.8% of 83 schools (73 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armadale | Fort William |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 86 | 83 |
| Primary | 73 | 73 |
| Secondary | 13 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 91.5% | 71.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Armadale enjoy 409.7 Mbps on average, while Fort William lags behind at 110.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Armadale and 93.8% in Fort William. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Armadale and 8.1% in Fort William.
Armadale is the faster of the two by 271% on average download speed (410 vs 111 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Armadale is band D (score 68.9), ahead of Fort William's band D (score 59.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Armadale and £1,444 in Fort William. 44.6% of homes in Armadale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 42.8% in Fort William.
Armadale has more energy-efficient housing — 44.6% reach band C or above, vs 42.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Armadale has a population of 12,550 while Fort William has 10,340. Median household income is £35,599 in Fort William and £31,942 in Armadale. The median age is 45.5 in Armadale and 41.9 in Fort William. Employment rates stand at 76.2% in Armadale and 76.3% in Fort William.
| Indicator | Armadale | Fort William |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,550 | 10,340 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,942 | £35,599 |
| Employment Rate | 76.2% | 76.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 32.8% |
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