Auchterarder vs Perth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Auchterarder is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Perth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Auchterarder edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Auchterarder
£223,039
Perth
£223,039
Crime Rate
Auchterarder
2027.3
Perth
218.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Auchterarder
84.9%
Perth
84.9%
Avg Download Speed
Auchterarder
133.4
Perth
333.6
EPC Rating
Auchterarder
51.8
Perth
74.8
Median Income
Auchterarder
£24,676
Perth
£24,942
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in ScotlandProperty in Perth 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 Perth 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 ScotlandPerth has a crime rate of 218.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 827% lower than Auchterarder at 2,027.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Auchterarder is other-crime, while in Perth 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 Perth. There are 77 schools in Auchterarder and 77 in Perth.
Auchterarder School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Perth School Inspection Breakdown
84.9% of 77 schools (67 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Auchterarder | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 77 | 77 |
| Primary | 67 | 67 |
| Secondary | 10 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 84.9% | 84.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 333.6 Mbps in Perth and 133.4 Mbps in Auchterarder. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.2% of premises in Auchterarder and 88.8% in Perth. Gigabit availability stands at 17.1% in Auchterarder and 61.1% in Perth.
Perth is the faster of the two by 150% on average download speed (334 vs 133 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Perth, scoring 74.8 on average (band C) compared to 51.8 (band E) in Auchterarder. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,495 in Auchterarder and £1,111 in Perth. 44.5% of homes in Auchterarder have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.6% in Perth.
Perth has more energy-efficient housing — 48.6% reach band C or above, vs 44.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £24,942 in Perth and £24,676 in Auchterarder. The median age is 39.1 in Auchterarder and 47.7 in Perth. Employment rates stand at 76.4% in Auchterarder and 73.4% in Perth. Owner-occupancy is 54.4% in Auchterarder versus 69.4% in Perth. Auchterarder has a population of 5,120 and Perth has 47,430.
| Indicator | Auchterarder | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,120 | 47,430 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £24,676 | £24,942 |
| Employment Rate | 76.4% | 73.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 54.4% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 25.6% |
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