Auchinleck vs Aviemore

Property in Aviemore commands an average of £210,131, compared with £127,807 in Auchinleck – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Auchinleck is a flat at £73,235, while in Aviemore it is a flat at £122,118.

Auchinleck has a crime rate of 2,798.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 106% lower than Aviemore at 5,761.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchinleck 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.

Families may prefer Auchinleck, where 68.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66% in Aviemore. There are 54 schools in Auchinleck and 52 in Aviemore.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 403.5 Mbps in Aviemore and 334.0 Mbps in Auchinleck. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Auchinleck and 88.8% in Aviemore. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Auchinleck and 78.8% in Aviemore.

→Aviemore is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (404 vs 334 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Auchinleck leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.5 (D), while Aviemore averages 53 (E). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,333 in Auchinleck and £1,417 in Aviemore. 41.2% of homes in Auchinleck 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 41.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,800 in Aviemore and £27,619 in Auchinleck. The median age is 42.7 in Auchinleck and 39.5 in Aviemore. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Auchinleck versus 63.6% in Aviemore. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Auchinleck and 80.8% in Aviemore.

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