Auchinleck vs Wick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 210.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Auchinleck is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. Wick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchinleck
£127,807
Wick
£210,131
Crime Rate
Auchinleck
2798.4
Wick
2651.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchinleck
68.2%
Wick
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Auchinleck
334
Wick
124.4
EPC Rating
Auchinleck
61.5
Wick
61.3
Median Income
Auchinleck
£27,619
Wick
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Wick 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 Wick it is a flat at £122,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Wick (£122,118 vs £73,235).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Wick prices grew faster — 132% vs 102%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandWick has a crime rate of 2,651.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Auchinleck at 2,798.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchinleck 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 Wick, where 75% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 68.2% in Auchinleck. There are 54 schools in Auchinleck and 22 in Wick.
Auchinleck School Inspection Breakdown
68.2% of 54 schools (47 primary, 7 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 | Auchinleck | Wick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 54 | 22 |
| Primary | 47 | 18 |
| Secondary | 7 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 68.2% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 334.0 Mbps in Auchinleck and 124.4 Mbps in Wick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Auchinleck and 88.4% in Wick. Gigabit availability stands at 61.1% in Auchinleck and 12.3% in Wick.
Auchinleck is the faster of the two by 168% on average download speed (334 vs 124 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Auchinleck leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 61.5 (D), while Wick averages 61.3 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,333 in Auchinleck and £1,284 in Wick. 41.2% of homes in Auchinleck have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 40.7% in Wick.
Auchinleck has more energy-efficient housing — 41.2% reach band C or above, vs 40.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Wick and £27,619 in Auchinleck. The median age is 42.7 in Auchinleck and 42.6 in Wick. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Auchinleck versus 61.5% in Wick. Employment rates stand at 73.8% in Auchinleck and 75.1% in Wick.
| Indicator | Auchinleck | Wick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,730 | 7,040 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,619 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 73.8% | 75.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 36% |
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