Auchterarder vs Crieff
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Auchterarder is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Crieff has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchterarder edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchterarder
£223,039
Crieff
£223,039
Crime Rate
Auchterarder
2027.3
Crieff
1397.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchterarder
84.9%
Crieff
84.9%
Avg Download Speed
Auchterarder
133.4
Crieff
99.7
EPC Rating
Auchterarder
51.8
Crieff
48.8
Median Income
Auchterarder
£24,676
Crieff
£26,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Crieff commands an average of £223,039, compared with £223,039 in Auchterarder – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Auchterarder is a flat at £124,493, while in Crieff it is a flat at £124,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Auchterarder (£375,276 vs £375,276).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 21 years, Auchterarder prices grew faster — 128% vs 128%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in ScotlandCrieff has a crime rate of 1,397 per 1,000 residents, which is 45% lower than Auchterarder at 2,027.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchterarder is other-crime, while in Crieff 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 Auchterarder, where 84.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 84.9% in Crieff. There are 77 schools in Auchterarder and 77 in Crieff.
Auchterarder School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crieff School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Auchterarder | Crieff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 77 |
| Primary | 67 | 67 |
| Secondary | 10 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 84.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 133.4 Mbps in Auchterarder and 99.7 Mbps in Crieff. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.2% of premises in Auchterarder and 74.6% in Crieff. Gigabit availability stands at 17.1% in Auchterarder and 8.9% in Crieff.
Auchterarder is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (133 vs 100 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Auchterarder, scoring 51.8 on average (band E) compared to 48.8 (band E) in Crieff. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,495 in Auchterarder and £1,734 in Crieff. 44.5% of homes in Auchterarder have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 33.9% in Crieff.
Auchterarder has more energy-efficient housing — 44.5% reach band C or above, vs 33.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,453 in Crieff and £24,676 in Auchterarder. The median age is 39.1 in Auchterarder and 37.9 in Crieff. Employment rates stand at 76.4% in Auchterarder and 68.6% in Crieff. Owner-occupancy is 54.4% in Auchterarder versus 60.1% in Crieff. Auchterarder has a population of 5,120 and Crieff has 7,430.
| Indicator | Auchterarder | Crieff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,120 | 7,430 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 37.9 |
| Median Household Income | £24,676 | £26,453 |
| Employment Rate | 76.4% | 68.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 54.4% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 30.3% |
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